Many people think that a house fire would never happen to their home. According to the National Fire Protection Agency a fire claims over 400,000 homes each year and on average 7 people die each day from house related fires. Here is a list of the most common causes of fire as well as some things you can do to help prevent the Kansas City Fire Department from showing up at your home. Faulty Wiring …
By John Voket In the next two segments, I will be returning to a handy interactive checklist and guide from the Home Instead Senior Care® network, which took a comprehensive look at the most unsafe areas of the home for seniors. And we'll pass on some key findings so you can better protect yourself or your "aging in place" loved one in the most dangerous room of the house. According to Home Instead, an overwhelming …
Winter is drawing closer to Kansas City, you should prepare your home for the upcoming cold temperatures, gusty winds and icy conditions. The maintenance that you perform now can help prevent emergency repairs in the middle of winter, when it can be more difficult to get supplies and find licensed contractors. Following are four important things to focus on for this winter: Your Heating System Before the temperatures dip below freezing, take time for …
(BPT)—Once limited to simplistic, clean lines and cool color schemes, modern interior design has evolved to include sleek, minimalistic looks with gentle, warm, organic elements. With the right accents, this “approachable” take on modern design can be effortlessly incorporated into any home. Not sure if modern design is right for you? Test the waters with these ideas, curated by the experts at Delta (www.deltafaucet.com). Let There be Light The right lighting is critical when creating …