by Karl Laswell | Jul 31, 2020 | Child Safety, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
The U.S. Fire Administration reports that more than 403,000 home fires occurred in the U.S. in 2008, causing 2,780 deaths and more than 13,500 injuries. Some fires are caused by issues related to the structure, such as lightning strikes, faulty wiring, furnace...
by Karl Laswell | Jul 28, 2020 | Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
Elderly Safety – Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1 million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with the products they live with and use everyday. The...
by Karl Laswell | Jul 27, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
Attic pull-down ladders, also called attic pull-down stairways, are collapsible ladders that are permanently attached to the attic floor. Occupants can use these ladders to access their attics without being required to carry a portable ladder. Common Defects...
by Karl Laswell | Jul 25, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
Tie-downs are systems of heavy-duty straps and anchors designed to stabilize manufactured homes (also known as mobile homes) during high winds. Failure to properly install and maintain tie-downs results in reduced capacity to resist sliding and overturning....
by Karl Laswell | Jul 23, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership
Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and moist air to the home’s exterior. Typical systems consist of a ceiling fan unit connected to a duct that terminates at the roof. Fan Function The fan may be controlled in one of several ways: Most...
