Disaster Readiness and Repair/Your Home

21. Hurricane Season – How Can You Prepare for It — 2006-05-21
    As we waited to return to the New Orleans area to see what was left of our house after hurricane Katrina, our area was visited by hurricane Rita and that storm summarily squashed any hope ... »
    
     
22. How You Should Prepare Your House For A Hurricane — 2006-05-14
    Preparing your house for a hurricane is very important, and it does not need to be a difficult task when done properly. Most of the things that are important for protecting your home can ... »
    
     
23. Hurricane Shutters — 2006-05-13
    Hurricane Shutters are something very serious these days, if you read the news recently you probably know that the world climate is changing, as a result we are expecting more tropical ... »
    
     
24. The Three Types Of Gas Fireplaces — 2006-05-08
    One of the most beautiful and practical ways to spruce up your home's d�cor is with the addition of a gas fireplace or fireplaces, if your budget allows. Today, gas fireplaces are ... »
    
     
25. Why Are First Aid Kits Important? — 2006-05-04
    Accidents are called as such because they happen to people when they least expect it. Thus, the best advice to give is to be always prepared for the inevitable to make its effects less ... »
    
     
26. Insulating Foundations — 2006-04-23
    Even if your home seems to be tightly sealed and well-insulated, if you have a foundation that?s not insulated properly, you will experience a large loss of heat. Foundation insulation ... »
    
     
27. Log Homes Built from Canada's First Certified Sustainable Forest Reserve — 2006-03-27
    There is nothing like the warm ambiance and enduring quality of a Log Home. Eco-Log Building Concepts is a unique Builder and supplier of Log Home and Cabin Kits. Unlike other Log Home ... »
    
     
28. Essential Gutter Maitenance Tips — 2006-03-01
    It is important to periodically monitor the overall condition of a home. Wear and tear as a result of weather and age occurs in every home, and it is wise to take care of problems before ... »
    
     
29. Are you ready for the next hurricane season? — 2006-02-28
    After seeing multiple hurricanes last year, we know now, more than ever that we need to be prepared for the worst. During and after a hurricane we can often be without power for a ... »
    
     
30. When Bad Things Happen To Good Homeowners — 2006-02-26
    Who likes to talk about worst-case scenarios? No one! Insurance and warranties can be unpleasant to talk about because they are difficult to understand and no one likes to talk about the ... »
    
     
31. Fireproof Safes - For A Safer Future — 2006-02-17
    Without enough protection and safety measures, a fire in your home (or business) could be the most devastating tragedy you will ever experience. Nowadays, people have come to realize that ... »
    
     
32. Choosing Hurricane Window Protection — 2006-02-17
    Hurricane window protection helps safeguard the most vulnerable part of your house in the event of a storm. High winds can send projectiles flying through your windows. The high pressure ... »
    
     
33. Air Purification — 2006-02-11
    Wherever you go today, you will face a constant attack of pollution; not only from air, but also from water and noise. There are almost as many types of air pollution as there are ... »
    
     
34. Homeland Security Equipment - Gas Masks — 2006-02-11
    Homeland security is the number one goal for the United States Government and it should be goal for all the citizens. The deadly attacks on Sept. 11 and the recent London bombings have ... »
    
     
35. How To Find And Install The Best Hurricane Windows — 2006-01-07
    Hurricane windows were first developed in response to the disaster of Hurricane Andrew in South Florida in August of 1992. They are effective for protecting your home from high winds and ... »
    
     
36. Home Warranty: The 5 Reasons You Need To Get One Today — 2005-12-20
    Wouldn’t it be nice if your life had a “reset” button? There aren’t many guarantees in life, so when you can get one… you should! And a home warranty policy can provide exactly that ... »
    
     
37. Home Fire Alarms – Life Savers — 2005-11-27
    What happens if there is a fire in your home, dorm, hotel room or workplace? If the alarm sounds, will you be alerted? The purchase and placement of smoke detectors in a private home is ... »
    
     
38. The ?Disaster Dozen? Top Twelve Myths Of Disaster Preparedness — 2005-10-29
    Hurricane Katrina and others in the season have given us yet another disaster preparedness wake-up call. Do we pay attention now or hit the snooze button again? Pushing past the debates ... »
    
     
39. Options In Basement Waterproofing — 2005-10-24
    Now is the time to take care of basement waterproofing once and for all. Depending on where you live, you may be prone to having a wet basement. And even if you are just moving into your ... »
    
     
40. Common Sense Fire Safety — 2005-09-23
    This will come as no great surprise, but did you know that the majority of house fires are the result of cooking? In fact, studies show that cooking results in approximately 400,000 fires ... »