Curious children and swimming pools can be a dangerous combination, especially when important swimming pool safety guidelines are not followed and enforced.  It takes only minutes for a child to drown.  In 77 percent of drowning incidents, parents or caregivers say that the young victim… Read More
“Snowbirds†preparing to head north to avoid Florida’s brutal summer heat will want to safeguard their winter residences before taking off.  The state’s near-tropical summer climate makes humidity control, flood protection and mold and mildew prevention three areas of concern for every snowbird. If you… Read More
Springtime brings melting snow and heavy rains that saturate the soil and raise the level of groundwater. For many unfortunate homeowners, these conditions inevitably lead to wet or flooded basements. A sump pump installed in the basement floor will get rid of water beneath the… Read More
The winter brought record snow falls and colder than normal temperatures to much of the United States, but thankfully relief from springtime is just around the corner. Homeowners looking forward to winter’s end and green lawns should also prepare for the unfortunate side effect of… Read More
Freezing pipes due to a power outage or furnace failure are a big concern for homeowners who are traveling in the winter or have left their vacation home unoccupied. A frozen pipe can burst and cause thousands of dollars of damage to walls, floors, furniture… Read More