by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jan 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you have any appliances with a pilot light? It could be a stove, a heater or anything else that runs on natural gas. So what is a pilot light? It’s an older mechanism that is used to ignite the natural gas by having a small but constant amount of gas fed to a small...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ice Dam Issues – Ice dams cause huge issues for homeowners because they can lead to water getting into the building. If this occurs, the following could appear; Mold growth within the home – this then leads to respiratory illnesses if not treated correctly. Rotting...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you recently had a heating bill that seems higher than the last one, but you try and save on your heat by leaving it at 65 degrees all the time? Well here’s just a few simple things that you can do to be energy efficient with your heating and cooling systems....
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Oct 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you really need a safe room for your house? They can be extremely useful in the times that we live in, with crime steadily growing, a safe room can be a great asset to your house. But what exactly are they used for? In the case of a break in, while you are home,...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Sep 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
What really is defensible space? Well, it can be defined as an area, or zone, around your house that will better protect you from naturally occurring fires, falling trees, or things that could potentially damage your house. The easiest way to think of this would be to...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Aug 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
The safety of a young child is priority number 1 on parents minds. However, locations in your house may not be as safe as you’d like them to be if you have a child between the ages of two and six. What are some dangers in the house, and what can you do to safeguard...
