So far in 2022 wildfires have burned millions of acres in the United States. Lightening caused many of these fires, however, people caused even more. Regardless of how these fires start, their numbers increase year by year. This impacts businesses and residences, but insurance policies may cover wildfire smoke damage to your property. At Risk […]
Fiberglass is a common insulating material used in the construction of residential homes, commercial buildings, and schools. This material is also used in electrical insulation. Asbestos is another strong heat-resistant material used in insulation. While a link between asbestos exposure and lung cancer is established, many people wonder how fiberglass affects our health. Short-term exposure […]
Symptoms of a Mold Allergy Mold allergy or an allergic reaction to various types of mold produce symptoms similar to other upper respiratory allergies. Symptoms range from mild to severe depending on the person. Some people have year-round symptoms, while other people are affected by flare-ups only during certain times of the year. Damp weather […]
One of the biggest thrills in buying an older home is imagining the possibilities. Will you do a complete renovation all at once or update each room one at a time to create your dream home? Many home buyers get a good deal on older homes in need of repair. However, structures built in the […]
The dangers of asbestos are well documented. Inhaling this material may lead to serious respiratory illnesses such as mesothelioma and lung cancer. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is fire resistant and acts as an electrical insulator Many countries have banned the use of asbestos, however, the United States is not one of them. […]
The pandemic has been a rollercoaster ride of school closings and reopenings. As children alternate between remote and in-class learning, this puts a strain on teachers as well as parents. The bottom line is that children do better with in-class instruction and that is the ultimate goal of schools both public and private. For this […]
There’s no question, bed bugs are a nuisance. These tiny insects hide in the seams of mattresses and box springs, as well as bed frames and even electric appliances. Their bites leave itchy, red rashes. Using a bed bug UV light is an effective way to identify these bothersome bugs in hotels and B&Bs. Detection […]
You no doubt know someone who has had bed bugs in their home. There are many horror stories about bringing home these irksome insects from a hotel or Airbnbs. If you haven’t experienced them firsthand, you’re lucky. Bed bug inspections and exterminators are expensive but a DIY bed bug detector gets results fast. Bed bugs […]
You may have heard that the air inside your home is as polluted as the air outside. That’ true. In fact, it may contain more pollutants than the air outside. This poses a risk to the health of workers in office buildings as well as at home. The risk is greater for young children, the […]
What’s the first thing you see when you enter a commercial building? The lobby. This is the room that welcomes all. It’s where visitors get their first impression of the business. An attractive and inviting lobby makes a good impression. During the COVID-19 outbreak, and in a post-pandemic world in general, attractiveness is no longer […]