Anti-tip brackets are metal devices designed to prevent freestanding ranges from tipping. They are normally attached to a rear leg of the range or screwed into the wall behind the range, and are included in all installation kits. A unit that is not equipped with these devices may tip over if enough weight is applied to its open [...]
National Poison Prevention Week Written by C. Dwight Barnett Originally posted at the Record-Courier Keep Your Family and Home Safe National Poison Prevention Week is March 19-25. According to HRSA.gov (Health Resources and Services Administration), the nation's poison centers answer more than 4 million calls each year. More than 90 percent of these poisonings occur [...]
If you’re like most Midwesterners you can’t help but notice the wide range of temperature changes this winter. From today’s sunny high of 73 degrees to Saturday’s snowy and chilly 19 degree low, we are experiencing a dynamic duo between Old Man Winter and Mother Nature. Winter wants to linger while Springs is forcing its [...]
Gutters are an extremely important part of your home. They direct water away from your home’s exterior walls, windows, doors, and foundation, preventing water from making its way inside. Although there are several ways to maintain gutters throughout the year, most gutters will need to be repaired or replaced eventually to help protect your home. [...]
This week's warm weather caused a significant spike in indoor humidity levels. Prior to this week the humidity reading was around 30-35 using an AcuRite 00613 Indoor Humidity Monitor. Now its around 50%. With this humidity spike I figure others may be experiencing the same thing. This article by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard is great [...]
Whether you are enjoying the mild winter or wish we received more snow, the warm weather is here and it looks like it isn’t going anywhere soon. So I started thinking about what happens after a mild winter and how it affects homeowners. Other than some nice weather for weekend projects what are the [...]
Health departments across the country urged residents to test their homes for radon gas, the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers throughout January. Remember that you can have your home tested any month of the year. Lungs Health officials estimate that radon is responsible for more than 21,000 lung cancer deaths each [...]
Homebuyer Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. I wish I had a dime for each time I heard this one. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial [...]
The EPA recommends: If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon. For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested. Fix the home if the radon level is 4 picoCuries per liter (pCi/L) or higher. Radon levels less than 4 [...]
With only 2 inches of snow blanketing the Kansas City metro area, homeowners are facing a dilemma. Should you even bother clearing off your driveway and sidewalk? After all, if you wait until Saturday two days away won’t it all melt? Let’s look into what some local Kansas and Missouri cities say about clearing off [...]
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