Regardless of what time of year it is, there are always ways to make changes to your property in order to avoid water damage. Here are 7 items that can help prevent water damage from wreaking havoc at home! 1. How old is your sprinkler system? Older sprinkler systems risk cracked or broken pipes both…
Thinking of having your house remodelled this summer? Here is something we think you should know before getting a project started. Lead Paint Removal Requirements The Lead, Renovation, Repair and Painting rule requires all contractors working on home and child occupied facilities built before 1978 to be trained and certified in lead free work practices.…
It’s not just a small problem with a quick solution. Cleaning up what’s left from a meth lab is a problem for new or prospective homeowners and property managers across Colorado. The process of cleaning a meth lab is straightforward, but should be done by experts in order to ensure the safety of anyone living…
In celebration of Earth Day, there are many things you can do with your design or remodel to make your home more earth-friendly. 1. Use renewable resources. Bamboo is a fast growing tree that can give your home a warm look and feel, without relying on its hard wood counterparts that can take double or…
Carpeting is a big part of our home life. It can accent our furniture and surroundings, and help keep the room warmer in the cold winter months here in Colorado. But if you’ve ever had water damage, you know the effects it can have on your carpets. When do you restore? And when do you…
As baby boomers continue to age, and the economy as a whole moves forward, we’re beginning to see a new way of looking at our housing options. Seniors don’t need the space they did when they had families at home, and are demanding a whole different look at the way they live. Here are 8…
Every year, over 200,000 accidents occur in bathrooms, making up over 70 percent of all household accidents. The combination of water, small spaces and smooth surfaces makes taking a bath or showering a risky proposition. And with over 20,000 fatalities each year here in America caused as a direct result from falling, it’s always important…
How well is your current home designed to keep you safe as you age? As a person ages, their accessibility changes. What used to seem simple can suddenly become a chore. But there are ways to change your current design, and make things easier now and as you age. Take a look at this home…
If you are in the process of remodeling or finishing your basement, you’ve already started weighing in on the costs. Finishing work, carpet and flooring materials, paint colors, decorating options – all of these take time and money. But what about protecting your investment from its inception? What about installing a home fire sprinkler system…
Whether you are up in Boulder, or across the Front Range, because we live on the plains, we’re always at risk for wind damage to our homes and other belongings. So how do you protect your home from wind damage? Start at the top. The more open and exposed an item is, the more at…