Category Archives: Home Safety

Radon Gas in Granite

There has been an ongoing discussion for some time about whether granite counter tops contain Radon an invisible radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. The discussion got started when reporters on news show began showing Geiger counters going off … Continue reading

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Kitchen Safety Tips

It’s never too late, too early or too often to talk about safety. We’ve often talked about how the kitchen really is often the hub of your home. It can also be one of the most dangerous, with gas lines, … Continue reading

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Could Your Kitchen Pass a Health Inspection | Part 2

This week we are going with more of a health theme than our normal remodeling and kitchen troubleshooting. Our last post focused on keeping your refrigerator healthy, and today we’ll give you a few more tips, this time relating to … Continue reading

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Could Your Kitchen Pass A Health Inspection?

We talk about kitchens quite a bit here. What happens once you have your dream kitchen, though? When it’s actually all finished with the beautiful new sink and shiny granite countertops? Do you keep it safe enough to be eaten … Continue reading

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Disaster-Proof Your Home

Sadly, this year has seemed like one full of natural disasters: the Japan earthquake/tsunami, tornadoes all across the South, wildfires now burning in the southwest…every day brings us more bad news. As well as taking human life, these disasters often … Continue reading

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