Home Safety
Water Heater Installation Problems
June 26, 2011 by admin · Leave a Comment
[http://www.goldkeyinspect.com] Inspector Jamie from Gold Key Home Inspections discusses several unsafe conditions involving the vent pipe, draft hood, temperature and pressure relief pipe or valve, and distance from combustibles. Gold Key inspects homes and business in northeast Indiana (South Bend, Mishawaka, Osceola, Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, LaGrange, Ligonier, Warsaw, Syracuse, Kendallville, Fort Wayne, Angola) and the [...]
Are You Throwing Out Food Before It Goes Bad?
August 9, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Just because the expiration date has passed, that doesn’t mean that the food is spoiled. It’s a deep-seated misconception that results in the average American household wasting 14% of all food purchases. Learn what to pitch — and what to keep.
Ex-Burglars Share Tips On Protecting Your Home From Break-Ins
August 2, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
This week marks the start of August, a popular vacation month for Americans. Maybe you’re among the many that will leave town for a few days — or a few weeks. But, before you leave your home, make sure you don’t leave clues for burglars.
How To Prevent Mercury Poisoning With CFL Light Bulbs
July 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
CFL bulbs tend to pay for themselves in less a year and often last for several. It’s no wonder they’re so popular. But they also come with health risks.
How To Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
July 6, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
An EPA study shows that close to dozen common air pollutants are 2 to 5 times more concentrated indoors versus outdoors, regardless of whether the home is is located in Rural America, or in an industrial zone.
How To Use A Fire Extinguisher In Your Home
June 28, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
In 2006, in the U.S., a person died in an in-home fire every 2 hours, 42 minutes, on average; someone was injured every 32 minutes. Nearly $7 billion of property damage was caused.
