Our goal is to make sure each and every client is educated enough about the prospective property, they can make an informed real-estate investment decision.
Pesticides
Pesticides are poisons designed to kill a variety of plants and animals, such as insects (insecticides), weeds (herbicides), and mold or fungus (fungicides). They are each composed of an inert carrier and a pest-specific active ingredient, both of which are toxic to humans and pets. Human Exposure Pesticides may enter the body in one of […]
Nest Labs Recalls to Repair Nest Protect Smoke + CO Alarms Due to Failure to Sound Alert
Name of Product: Nest Protect: Smoke + CO Alarm Hazard: Activity near the product during a fire can prevent the alarm from immediately sounding when the Nest Wave feature is enabled. Remedy: Refund, Repair Consumer Contact: Nest Labs at (800) 249-4280 anytime or online at www.nest.com and click on Nest Protect Safety Notice for more […]
Mold, Moisture and Your Home
Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up the mold promptly and fix the water problem. It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Why is mold growing in my home? […]
Cordelia Lighting Recalls Two-Lamp Fluorescent Shop Lights Due to Fire Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot
Name of Product: Fluorescent Shop Lights Hazard: The lamp sockets can allow loose connections, posing a risk of an electrical arc and fire. Remedy: Refund Consumer Contact: Cordelia Lighting at (800) 345-0542, extension 3001 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Units: About 222,000 Description: This recall involves Commercial Electric brand basic […]
Lightning
Lightning is the “visible discharge of static electricity within a cloud, between clouds or between the earth and a cloud,” as defined by Underwriters Laboratories. Lightning is unpredictable and a serious threat to buildings and their occupants virtually everywhere. Facts about lightning: Benjamin Franklin invented the first lightning rod in 1752 –- a kite outfitted with […]
Dyson Recalls Bladeless Portable Electric Heaters Due to Fire Hazard
Name of Product: Portable electric heaters Hazard: The heaters can develop an electrical short and overheat, posing a fire hazard to the consumer. Remedy: Repair Consumer Contact: Dyson toll-free at (866) 297-5303, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. CT Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday or online at www.dyson.com and click on […]