Drinking tap water daily may be safe for a healthy, robust adult. Nevertheless, current state standards should focus more on the tap water contaminants harmful to babies when exposure occurs during their critical developmental stages. Are you giving your newborn tap water? Considering tap water may contain lead, nitrates, pesticides and herbicides, hormones, and bacteria/viruses, … Read more
Most of us use water purifiers at home to clean contaminated water, but have you ever thought of the many contaminants which prevail in the air we breathe? Airborne pollutants can cause a variety of diseases and can have long term adverse effects on our health. Certain cities have such bad air quality, that breathing … Read more
An electrical inspection report (EICR), is an inspection of your property’s electrical systems and installation. Qualified engineers and electricians conduct these tests, and the primary purpose of an EICR is to guarantee enough safety of the residing occupants and that they are not vulnerable and susceptible to shocks and fires. Who needs an EICR in … Read more
When it comes to waterproofing your home, you can never really be too careful. The crazy thing about water is that it finds a way to get inside any and every crack that it comes in contact with. Even if you think that you’ve done all that you can, there’s a good probability and chance … Read more
Whenever we buy a new home, the first thing we check is home safety and how secure it is against external threats. We do that to ensure the safety of our loved ones. When the safety measures can be easily violated by a predator, your life too is at risk let alone your valuables. There … Read more
For those of us who live in the UK, we often look at nature programmes and people living in other countries and wonder how they survive being surrounded by so many creepy crawlies and other animals that can harm them as well as just being pests. What we often fail to realise is that we … Read more
It’s a tricky decision to make…when is it appropriate to leave your teen home alone whilst you go shopping or even have an outing without bringing them along?
If you’re looking for simple tips for keeping your home safe, you won’t want to miss out on these. The next time you leave your home, you can rest easy knowing that your belongings and contents are safe and sound. How many times have you left home and just worried the whole time you were … Read more
Thieves are sneakier than we give them credit for. Look at your home security systems to avoid these creative ways they can use to gain entry into your home.