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Thunderstorms can cause flooding and damaging hail and winds, but these are not the only forces that can cause harm. Lightning strikes are always a potential hazard during storms. Lightning safety week is June 23-29 and this is the perfect time to remember the following home safety tips. Move Indoors Source: stock.xchng At the first … June 23-29 is Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Source: Pinterest There’s nothing like a nice hot shower to make you feel clean and refreshed. Unfortunately, the walls, ceilings and cabinetry of your bathroom do not feel the same way. The condensation and other water left over after a shower is extremely detrimental to the finishes and fixtures of a bathroom so it is … Change Your Bathroom Fan to Prevent Mold and Mildew From Forming
Source: Pinterest Georgia may not be located in “Tornado Alley” but tornadoes are frequent enough in the state that a prudent homeowner should make some contingency plans for the unexpected arrival of one. Stocking up on some canned goods and bottled water is a good idea but the effects of a tornado are usually short-lived … Building a Tornado-Safe Room for Your Home
Image via stock.xchng After winter snows comes spring showers and potential for water damage to your family’s dwelling. Next comes warm summer weekends when you have the perfect opportunity to do some maintenance to prevent damage to your home in the coming year. There are five important areas where waterproofing can be of great benefit: Rain … Make Your Home Safer From Water Damage With These Quick Improvements
Image via Pinterest Making your home look great on the inside is important for many homeowners, but what’s more important is your health. Whether you’re buying a new home or you simply want to make sure your current home is healthy and safe for your family, there are some basic renovations you can make for … Renovations for a Healthier Home
Image via stock.xchng Despite the beautiful weather Georgia provides, the warm summer months are also the time when the most accidents and injuries occur. Prevention and a collected reaction to a crisis are two of the greatest tools anyone can provide a child when it comes to emergencies. One of the primary elements to Georgia … Summer Tip: Help Kids to Learn and Understand How to Use Emergency Contact Numbers
Looking for professional mold and mildew removal service in Georgia? Look no further. At Parker Young Construction, we’ll clean up your mold and mildew fast and professionally. To keep from having to call us though, here are a few ways to prevent mold and mildew from getting into your home: Image via Flickr The key to … Preventing and Dealing with Mold and Mildew Growth Inside Your Georgia Home
Image via Pinterest Hurricane season is back again. It may seem like an exciting time of the year for those who merely want to watch Mother Nature and her most awesome but most homeowners dread this time of year as one of the most destructive. Starting June 1st, the Atlantic hurricanes will assault the southern … Atlantic Hurricane Season Begins June 1st
Image via Pinterest When thinking about fire prevention in the home, most people think about smoke alarms and having a fire extinguisher handy. However many homes catch fires due to embers being blown onto it from a nearby fire. So if you’re looking for a new roof or looking at repairing one after a storm, … Help Prevent Fire and Weather Damage in Your Home With Slate Roofs
Image via Freedigitalphotos Real estate professionals and insurance agents are required by law to attend continuing education courses regarding developments in property and related topics to maintain their professional license. Not all classes are created equal, however, and real estate professionals should verify that a class is fully accredited before enrolling, as attending an unaccredited … Parker Young Offers Classes to Insurance Professionals
Image via Pinterest Keeping your home safe from the elements is incredibly important, especially now that we are in the middle of the spring season. Odds are your home is going to experience a heavy rain storm or two, which means you should prepare your home in order to avoid possible damage. Use the following … April Showers Bring May Damage Without Proper Preparation
Image via stock.xchng Summertime is here and that means that the barbecue and grilling season is back in Georgia. While these events involve a lot of fun and entertainment, there is always the possibility of a serious accident or fire if you’re not careful. Here are some great grill safety tips to help you, your … Prevent Fires With These Grill Safety Tips