Avoiding common electrical hazards. Electricity should not be taken lightly as thousands of people are electrocuted or killed in electrical accidents in the U.S. each year. Learn how a few precautions can substantially reduce the dangers. Common Electrical Household Hazards to Avoid Electricity has been a modern convenience since its power was harnessed for home use in the … [Read more...] about Avoiding common electrical hazards
Archives for March 2013
Circuit breakers – home safety tips
Circuit breakers are essential for the safety of every home. The increasing number of electronic and electrical appliances puts especially high demands on the wiring found in older homes, and make circuit breakers even more critical. When home wiring circuits are overloaded, the wiring heats up, insulation can become damaged and the potential for fires increases. Incorrect use … [Read more...] about Circuit breakers – home safety tips
How times have changed! (Comfortable living, then and now)
How times have changed! Families always resided in homes, but comparing our lifestyles today with that of our grandparents shows how much things have changed. Today’s homes are places of ease and comfort that would have been unimaginable in the 1950s. Home Living, Then and Now Comfortable living, then and now. In the 1940s and 1950s, the way householders utilized their … [Read more...] about How times have changed! (Comfortable living, then and now)
Plumbing challenges in older homes
Managing the Plumbing Challenges of Older Homes Before you purchase an older home it is a good idea to understand the common plumbing challenges you may discover. Pipes, sewers and drains can require expensive renovations before they will be reliable. Replacing old water pipes and drains in a 1,500 square foot home with two bathrooms can run between $4,000 and $10,000, … [Read more...] about Plumbing challenges in older homes
Energy efficient home renovations can reduce taxes & save money
Energy Efficient Home Renovations Save Money and Reduce Taxes There are many reasons to update your home. Whether there has been damage from fire, weather, or flood, the interior has become outdated or you would like to improve energy efficiency, you may also find that there are financial incentives to making updates. Energy efficient home renovations can reduce taxes & … [Read more...] about Energy efficient home renovations can reduce taxes & save money