4 Easy Ways to Flood-Proof Your Home

4 Easy Ways to Flood-Proof Your Home

This past week reports have flooded in from across southern Germany and neighboring countries about the torrential downpours that caused rivers to burst their banks, causing extensive flood damage and displacement for thousands of local residents and businesses....
Protecting Your Home During Fire Season

Protecting Your Home During Fire Season

Summer is just around the corner here in Washington. That means sunshine, barbecues, and lots of hiking. On the flip side, fire season will soon be upon us. If the last few years have been any indication, fires can devastating to home and communities. It’s easy...
Lead and Asbestos: Dangers and Risks

Lead and Asbestos: Dangers and Risks

It’s common knowledge that lead and asbestos are dangerous materials that can pose risks to human health. But what exactly are they? What are the risks? What is Lead? Lead is a highly toxic metal. For years it was used throughout households. There are many...
Protect Yourself From Black Ice This Winter

Protect Yourself From Black Ice This Winter

While the winter season can bring beauty in the shape of fluffy snow and glittering ice hockey, it may also bring risks. Around your home and while you’re driving, winter precipitation poses potential hazards like black ice, which may cause accidental slips and slides...