What are your New Year’s Resolutions? Exercise more? Eat healthier? Clean out your closet and donate old stuff? What about your house? Regular home maintenance is good for you AND your property in the long run. It extends its “economic age”, a term meaning the number of years a house is expected to survive. It […]
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What to Do in the Event of a House Fire
November 23, 2011
It may seem like a simple subject, but with all the turkeys in the oven tomorrow, drinking and general carrying on, we want to make sure everyone has the rules fresh in their mind for escaping a house fire. These are some very simple steps that can save lives—and they have. In the U.S. alone, […]
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
November 11, 2011
Another source of unnecessary deaths in winter months is carbon monoxide poisoning, which can be emitted from any fuel-burning appliances in the home, including furnaces and fireplaces. It’s called an “invisible killer” because carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless and poisonous. You know when people say “I can smell gas”? The gas company actually adds that […]
Protect Your Family From Fire
October 10, 2011
Today is the second day of National Fire Prevention Week, and we at Milestone Building Group of Orange County support the National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) efforts to raise awareness. The theme this year is: Protect your family from fire. Carelessness starts many fires, and your family’s health, safety, and lives can depend on the […]
