Tag: carbon monoxide

No Home Should Be Without Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Similar to smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors are an essential warning device in every home — perhaps even more so. While sleeping residents might be awakened by the smell of smoke and take action, carbon monoxide is odorless and can disable and kill without warning. Odorless and invisible. Carbon monoxide is produced whenever a fuel… Read more »

Word of Caution: Check Older Homes for Environmental Hazards

Homes built before 1990 are considered “older” by today’s standards, and those built before 1920 are considered vintage or “heritage.” Owning an older home brings a whole set of challenges not found with newer homes, one of them being the use of environmentally dangerous building materials. Most environmental issues fall under the jurisdiction of the… Read more »