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CARBON MONOXIDE A HIDDEN HAZARD
What is Carbon Monoxide? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless poisonous gas. When inhaled, it readily enters the bloodstream ultimately depriving the heart and brain of oxygen. Signs of CO poisoning include fatigue, headaches, dizziness, Read More...
Posted 29 December 09 07:49 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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FALL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Many areas have already had a taste of fall weather, and it’s not far behind for most others. Now is the time to make sure your house and heating system are ready for winter. Here is a brief checklist to guide you through some basic tasks before Read More...
Posted 31 October 09 07:46 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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MOISTURE AND MOLD PREVENTION
When water leaks or spills occur indoors - act quickly. If wet or damp materials are removed or allowed to dry out within 24-48 hours after a leak or spill happens, in most cases mold will not grow. To avoid conditions that lead to mold: Repair or reseal Read More...
Posted 15 July 09 07:47 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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STORMS AND YOUR HOME INSURANCE COVERAGE
Following a disaster, many homeowners are stunned to discover their insurance doesn’t cover everything they lost – and sometimes doesn’t cover any of their losses. Now is the time to fine-tune your coverage -- before a disaster strikes. Read More...
Posted 03 June 09 09:23 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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Spring Maintenance Checklist
SPRING MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST GROUNDS Check condition of driveways and walks. Check window wells, dry wells and storm drains for blockage. Check fencing conditions and gate operation. Check retaining walls for cracks, bulges and leaning. Check all landscaping; Read More...
Posted 28 April 09 06:38 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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SPRING ROOF MAINTENANCE
The cold weather and storms of the winter season can wreak havoc on the exterior of a home and the surrounding property. Sometimes it isn’t that there is significant damage, but simply the fact that it may have been several months since you last Read More...
Posted 03 April 09 10:53 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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Pros and Cons of Duct Cleaning
PROS AND CONS OF DUCT CLEANING According to the (NADCA), National Air Duct Cleaners Association, a professional association based in Washington, D.C., air duct cleaning is a buyer-beware service. Some companies promoting duct cleaning may be either bait Read More...
Posted 28 March 09 10:21 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 1 Comments   
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Fall House Maintenance
FALL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST Many areas have already had a taste of fall weather, and it’s not far behind for most others. Now is the time to make sure your house and heating system are ready for winter. Here is a brief checklist to guide you through Read More...
Posted 05 October 08 05:51 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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Keep Your Drains Clear
KEEP YOUR DRAINS CLEAR Eliminating all possible causes for a sluggish or blocked drain may not be possible, but there are certain things that can be done to reduce potential problems. The buildup of soap scum, grease and hair in drains occurs with normal Read More...
Posted 18 June 08 07:12 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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Preventive Maintenance Pays For Itself
Consumers should remember that maintenance costs need to be considered when purchasing a home. All homes require constant care. General estimates indicate that every home will require between 1 percent and 3 percent of the home's value in annual maintenance Read More...
Posted 30 April 08 06:10 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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Radon
RADON Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas, which is formed by the natural breakdown of uranium. Radon can be found in high concentrations in rock and soil that contains granite, shale, phosphate and uranium, or even fill soil containing industrial Read More...
Posted 31 January 08 07:05 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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Health and Safety Quick Checks
HOME HEALTH AND SAFETY QUICKCHECK Most of us schedule an annual personal physical with our family doctor. When you consider the amount of time your family spends at home, it makes total sense to give your home an annual physical as well. HouseMaster has Read More...
Posted 31 January 08 06:58 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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Top Hidden Home Hazards
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), each year, 33.1 million people are injured by consumer products in the home. Some hazards are from products that have been known to be hazards for years; others come from new products and technologies. Read More...
Posted 26 December 07 07:47 by Nadine and Ron Cybyske, ABR® | 0 Comments   
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