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How to find the best home insurance for you

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If you are in the process of buying a home, or own a house already, finding the best home insurance policy is an essential part of protecting your investment. Homeowners insurance comes with many added benefits such as paying for repairs and replacements due to damage done by weather or wear and tear over time.

The stack effect and its impact on the comfort of your home

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The stack effect refers to how the air in your house moves. Warm naturally rises in a home, as it’s less dense than cold air. This warmer air travels from the lower levels up through the living area and exiting through the attic. This stack effect significantly impacts the air quality in your home, as […]

5 Tips To Make Your Basement A Safer Place

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From a comfortable living space to a place for storage and laundry, your basement is a versatile area that needs your attention. While basements are generally safe places to be, steps should be taken to keep them safe for the home’s occupants. Just because it’s out of sight doesn’t mean it should be out of […]

What You Need To Know About Radon In Your Home

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In the process of purchasing or selling a home, the home appraiser will test the house for a gas called radon. Radon is a tasteless and odorless radioactive gas that seeps up from the ground produced naturally by decaying uranium, thorium, or radium. Radon is heavy, which means it will accumulate in the lower levels […]

Testing & Improving The Air Quality In Your Home

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The quality of the air we breathe contributes a lot to our overall health. Poor air quality can lead to health problems like asthma and allergies. While you can’t always control the quality of your outside air, you can always take steps to improve indoor air quality. Here’s what you need to know about testing […]