It’s hard to beat the speed of deep-frying a turkey—or the irresistible flavor and juiciness that result. But turkey fryers have the potential to cause fire and serious injury, which is why organizations like Underwriters Laboratories and the National Fire Protection Association advise against using them. If you plan to deep-fry your holiday bird, be sure […]
Statistics show that cooking fires nearly double on Thanksgiving Day, occurring more than twice as often than on another day. Thanksgiving Day home fires cause more property damage and claim more lives than home fires on other days. Please use these fire safety tips: Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove-top […]
A customer in Penn Valley Pennsylvania purchased a new oven from a big box store and had them install it. The delivery men installed the oven, and then proceeded to turn it on while instructing the home owner to allow the oven to run for a half hour prior to turning it off. As she […]
Seemingly the predominant call as of late is home owners discovering mold in their attics. Now is the time of year to inspect your attic, especially after a cold winter and the possibility of condensation due to over insulating or poorly vented attics causing growth on the wood. If you discover discoloration, getting a surface […]
Pictured here is a photo of a kitchen where the dishwasher was removed because of a slow leak. The insurance company told the home owner to not worry about pulling the unit out, and just have the plumbing fixed. We urged the customer to remove the dishwasher, and this is what we found. For more […]