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Attached Garage Fire Hazards
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described below. Secondly, garage fires do happen, and we’d like you to make sure that…
Read MoreDryer Vent Safety
Courtesy of InterNACHI by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, and Kenton Shepard. House fires caused by dryers are more common than many people realize, but with dryer vent safety these fires are very easy to prevent. Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum….
Read MoreAnti-Tip Device for Freestanding Ranges
Anti-Tip Brackets for Freestanding Ranges by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Courtesy of InterNATCHI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bk9ZJDIfNzg Anti-tip brackets for freestanding ranges are metal devices designed to prevent freestanding ranges from tipping. They are normally attached to a rear leg of the range or screwed into the wall behind the range, and are included in…
Read MoreHelpful Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
If you want to build a new home, there are important things you need to know to make sure your rights are protected.
Read More10 Easy Ways to Save Money and Energy in Your Home
Drastic reductions in energy costs can be achieved through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves.
Read MoreMaking Your Home Burglar-Resistant
There are a number of measures that homeowners can take to ensure that their homes are not attractive to burglars.
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