The occupancy load limit of a building is a very important number to be aware of - especially for safety reasons. In the case of a fire, structural integrity, active shooter situation, or any other reason why occupants may need to enter or exit quickly, this number...

Some people seem to be naturally gifted when it comes to handling home improvement projects with results that look nearly professional. Others are not as gifted in this respect and prefer to hire a professional to do the work, with the expectation that the results...

Have you noticed any weird health problems in the past few months? Just to be clear, we're not physicians, and we're not talking about COVID-19. However, people have experienced respiratory troubles like chest tightness, shortness of breath, and even full-blown asthma...

Have you noticed a significant spike in your utility bill lately? You may be tempted to write this off as the result of spending more time at home than you typically have been. But, could it be that there is a rogue appliance in your home that is using more energy...

If you're moving into a new home at some point in the near future, there are plenty of things that you have on your mind. While we don't necessarily want to add to the mental checklist you've got going on, there is a fairly significant thing that some homeowners fail...

The new normal that we're all living in now has created a need for scrutiny and planning for tasks that used to be completely routine, since even those simple tasks can mean a risk to our health. For example, before they go out to shop for important things, people...

Most homeowners in the northeast know that preparing their home for colder weather is a tremendously important task. A properly prepared home can save a lot of time and/or money in the long run - especially during a rough winter. Some of the biggest things to prepare...

Like many homeowners, you may be thinking about how well your heating system is going to be functioning during the coming winter. There are many, many things that a homeowner can do to improve the efficiency of their heating system, and we encourage you to take action...

Leaf-peeping is a favorite pastime for thousands of people living in and visiting New England. The beautiful colors are nearly always a gorgeous feast for the eyes. However, if you're a homeowner, you're probably not too fond of dealing with those beautiful leaves...

While most people think of west coast states like California as being the only place where wildfires happen, the truth is that they can happen anywhere there is a densely wooded area. And of course, fires can happen in suburban areas as well. What can you do to keep...