Appliances need to be treated with respect and care. They need room to breathe. Avoid enclosing them in a cabinet without proper openings and do not store papers around them. Level appliances so they do not tip. Washers and dryers should be checked often. Read the rest of this entry »
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Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost indefinitely if properly installed and not overloaded or physically abused. Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Read the rest of this entry »
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Frontline Property Inspections is happy to recommend 17 ways to save energy:
1. Get a free home energy audit from a Progress Energy to find ways to cut costs.
2. Check with your utility company for rebated whenever you install energy-saving equipment. Read the rest of this entry »
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I have inspected several homes this summer which had mild to severe water penetration issues. Typically, mold growth is only around the corner when a water leak exists. Mold growth in the home can easily cause a litany of severe problems from health concerns (asthma, allergies, etc.) to structural damage in the home. However, we will save the mold topic for another ‘post’ … let’s focus on water penetration in the home so you can take some preventative measures to ensuring that you won’t be a victim of a ‘fearsome fungus’. Read the rest of this entry »
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