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A Flooded Basement: Prevent to Protect

A flooded basement can happen for a number of reasons, most of them having nothing to do with leaving a window or cellar door open. In other words, it’s not your fault! Houses age, and just like people, their joints begin to wear down and functioning efficiently becomes more difficult. If a basement develops pooling or …

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Safety During Small Bathroom Renovations

Small bathroom renovations can be fun and financially beneficial for a DIYer, but every home renovation should be tempered with a little caution. Renovation usually means taking out your handy tool box and loosening some screws here and there or dismantling something. And any time you dismantle something, there’s a chance to uncover a problem …

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Assessing the Structural Integrity of Your Home

Structural integrity is a key component of safety for any commercial building or home. Consider for a moment that the architect, contractor, or engineer who designed the property did not account for some crucial condition or need. A classic story of failed structural integrity tells of an architect who designed and built a library. The …

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Holiday Safety Tips for Your Household

Don’t let the hustle and bustle of holiday madness result in a dangerous environment for your family; instead, keep these holiday safety tips in mind! Holiday Safety Tips for Kids: Vigilance is key when it comes to practicing proper holiday safety tips for any younger members of the family. Decorate with kids in mind. Place …

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