Household and Environmental Hazards
Mold, radon, asbestos, lead and the other hazards that turn up in houses, with plain guidance on testing for and reducing each risk.
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Field notes and practical answers for homebuyers, homeowners, sellers, and property professionals across the DC region.
House Numbers
If emergency crews cannot read your house number, seconds get lost. Sizing, contrast and placement tips that make a home easier to find.
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Electrical Safety
Household appliances cause their share of electrical accidents. Sensible habits for cords, outlets and appliances that keep a family safer.
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Constructed Wetlands: The Economic Benefits of Runoff Controls
Constructed wetlands do more than manage stormwater. A look at how these engineered natural areas can lift the value of nearby properties.
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Child-Proofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children
Twelve childproofing devices that actually earn their keep, covering outlets, cabinets, stairs and the other spots little hands find first.
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Biowall Inspection
How biowalls use living plants to filter air and cool buildings, and what these green systems can offer dense urban neighborhoods.
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Biological Pollutants in the Home
Dust mites, mold spores, dander and other biological pollutants build up indoors. What they do to air quality and how to cut them down.
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Attached Garage Fire Hazards
Attached garages collect fuel cans, clutter and ignition sources. The common fire hazards worth knowing and the habits that keep them in check.
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Candles, Yes…Soot, No
Those ghostly smudges on walls and ceilings often come from candles. Why soot forms, how it stains, and ways to burn candles cleaner.
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Flood from the Washer Hose!
Burst washer hoses rank among the top sources of water damage inside homes. Inspection habits and upgrades that head off a laundry flood.
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Polarity? What’s That?
Reversed polarity means hot and neutral have swapped places in an outlet. Why that is a shock hazard and how testing and rewiring fix it.
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Clothes Dryer Venting – A Hidden Danger
Lint buildup in dryer ducts starts many house fires. How to clean the vent, spot the warning signs and keep the dryer running safely.
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