Advice
Is your house ready for spring and the beautiful time all the way to Fall/Winter? Now is the time for spring cleaning on a large scale. The task seems overwhelming, so it’s best to be methodical and go through a checklist. Mark what you can do yourself, what will require professional intervention, and don’t hesitate to mix the boring chores with the fun ones, like gardening!
According to experts, California is not earthquake ready. Between 1812 and 2012, close to 70 major earthquakes have been recorded. The building codes have changed as advances in technology and building materials appeared but there is still a lot to do. Seismologists contend that besides local and State government, each and every one of us has to make our house earthquake ready.
We don’t always pay enough attention to indoor air quality, focusing more on protecting ourselves from outside air pollution. But pollutants can emitted from inside the home. Dust, mold and chemicals released from fabrics or building materials are contributing to potentially hazardous conditions for your health. Indoor air quality is something you have more control over than outdoor air. Since home is where we spend half of our time, keeping it fresh and clean is essential.
When you look for professional help for a remodeling or construction project, you should always make sure you hire only insured licensed contractors.
A license ensures the contractors meet the state requirements and are likely to know their job.
Contractors Insurance is a also good indication of how serious a contractor is. By protecting his business with a policy, he also protects you and your property.
DIY remodeling can be fun, although it is a lot of work. If you think you have what it takes to transform the kitchen or the bathroom into the room of your dreams, why shouldn’t you go for it?
But are you aware of what (exactly) it takes?
Maybe you have built a treehouse; maybe you are a loyal customer of Home Depot and Ace Hardware; maybe you easily and naturally fix things in the house. Do handyman skills suffice to do a contractor’s job?