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Many houses built in the last century were constructed with minimal electrical service. When looking back to those times, there simply weren’t that many electrical devices in a home. Air conditioners weren’t readily available until after World War II, and … Continue reading
The Washington, DC area is in the midst of a sizzling heat wave, with triple-digit highs. Air conditioning units are being stretched to the limit, and some residents are finding out that their systems are just not up to the … Continue reading
Hot summer days can breed powerful storms, and storms can mean power outages due to falling trees. A backup power system might be something to consider. Just ask yourself a few questions: Do you live in an area prone to … Continue reading
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information … Continue reading
In a nutshell: Out it goes… along with a lot of other stuff as well. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have issued interim remediation guidelines regarding the issue of … Continue reading
