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Choosing Elder Care Facilities

2007-07-12T14:36:00.001-06:00

Many older people are very set in their ways and expect to have a say in choosing elder care facilities that will be used when they need medical care and those that will be used when they are no longer able to care for themselves. The elder care facilities could be covered under their social security benefits and other facilities will only be available if the elder has the insurance

Eight Habits of Highly Energy-Efficient Home Owners

2007-07-06T12:59:00.001-06:00

Higher fuel costs will likely lead to higher utility bills for homeowners across the U.S. this summer. But improving your home's energy efficiency can be as simple as kicking a few bad habits and starting a few good ones:Take more showers. Showers typically use less water than baths. You can save additional money by installing water-saving shower heads. This helps lower your heating bills

Buying A Home -- Is A Home Inspection A Good Idea?

2007-06-20T11:26:00.000-06:00

To avoid “buying a pig in a poke,” buyers have long demanded the closing on a home purchase be contingent upon a satisfactory inspection by a home inspection firm. In many parts of our country, we’re now experiencing a strong sellers’ real estate market and sellers often receive more than one purchase offer on the same day for their home. In this environment, buyers are rethinking the home

Baby Safety Checklist - Protect Your Baby

2007-06-18T12:45:00.000-06:00

When bringing home your new baby, there are so many things to do in order to get ready. Making your home a safe haven for your new little one is one of the most important things you will do to get ready. Each room contains its own set of dangers. Below is a baby safety checklist to ensure that every room in your house is baby friendly. General Safety Tips: Place child-resistant covers on all

Dept of Energy Advises Using Infrared Home Inspection

2007-06-12T11:34:00.000-06:00

Publication from the DOE says thermographic scans by trained technicians are usually accurate enough to hold up in court.The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a publication advising home buyers to get an infrared (thermographic) inspection before making a final purchasing decision. The recommendation appears in the online version of DOE publication, "A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency

Summertime Safety Tips for Swimming Pools

2007-06-07T10:35:00.000-06:00

A home swimming pool offers excellent opportunities for fun in the sun with the added benefit of good exercise. But a swimming pool is also a danger zone on your property, especially for children. And if your children’s friends come over to play in your pool, even a non-fatal accident could result in an expensive lawsuit against you. To ensure pool safety and good times during the summer months,

A Few Simple Steps for a Safer Home

2007-06-04T07:43:00.000-06:00

Even in the safety of your home, one wrong step can lead to disaster, particularly for small children and senior adults. Adults over the age of 60 are the most susceptible to fall-related injuries and deaths, but every age group is affected. According to the Home Safety Council, 5.1 million injuries result from falls every year, and falls account for more than one-third of all unintentional home

A Safer Home for People with Dementia

2007-06-01T11:33:00.000-06:00

The world can be a frightening place for sufferers of dementia. Here are a few tips to help make your home as safe and comforting as possible for them: Keep the environment uncluttered. Arrange furniture simply and consistently. Remove loose rugs and seal up carpet edges that may cause trips/falls. Add nightlights in the hallways and bathrooms. Dispose of all old medications and

Springtime is Prime Time for Toxic Mold

2007-05-31T09:54:00.000-06:00

Controlling moisture is key to mold prevention at home Mold is the invisible enemy, hiding in your home and polluting the air that you breathe. Some molds can produce toxic substances (called mycotoxins) that have been shown to cause health problems – including allergic reactions, flu-like symptoms and skin rashes. Molds can also aggravate asthma in some people. Mold thrives in warm, damp

Taking Care of Your Smoke Detector

2007-05-29T09:11:00.000-06:00

Smoke detectors save lives, and all they ask in return is a bare minimum of maintenance. Here are a few tips to keep your smoke detector in good condition Test it monthly by holding a candle six inches beneath it. For an ionization detector, let the flame burn. To test a photoelectric detector, snuff the candle and let the smoke drift into the detector. The unit’s alarm should begin to sound

8 Simple Rules for a Kid-Safe Pool

2007-05-25T12:43:00.000-06:00

About 300 children under 5 die each year in swimming pools. An even more sobering fact is that most were under adult supervision at the time. Protect your children from drowning with these eight simple rules for a kid-safe pool: Never let a child out of your sight in or near the pool, period. Not even for a second. Pools should be completely surrounded by fencing material at least 4 feet tall

The HomeSafe Pre-Sale Inspection: No More Last Minute Surprises

2007-05-23T09:37:00.000-06:00

As a real estate professional, you understand and appreciate the importance of a thorough and objective home inspection. Unfortunately, you also know the hassles of last-minute, pre-close inspections which, if unexpected problems are found, can slow the deal or kill it entirely.Fortunately, there don't have to be any surprises with HomeSafe Inspection's Pre-Sale Inspection Program. By having a

Infrared Technology

2007-05-22T09:36:00.002-06:00

The Power to SeeWhat No One Else Can See.The HomeSafe array includes a lightweight, long-wavelength infrared (thermal imaging) video camera (patent pending) with 16-bit resolution and automatic contrast/brightness control. This camera detects temperature variations as low as 0.08 degrees Celsius and can operate in a temperature range of -20 to +150 degrees Celsius.The infrared camera is

Acoustic Technology

2007-05-22T09:36:00.001-06:00

The Power to Hear What No One Else Can Hear.HomeSafe's handheld listening probes (patent pending) use the most sensitive and versatile structural-borne acoustic sensors specifically designed for termite detection. Sensors utilize sound amplification technology which minimizes electronic and ambient noise.HomeSafe's acoustic inspection kit includes two handheld probes: the hypodermic needle probe

About Our Infrared and Acoustic Technology

2007-05-22T09:34:00.000-06:00

The Power to See What No One Else Can SeeThe Power to Hear What No One Else Can HearHomeSafe is helping reduce guesswork and minimize human error in the termite detection process. With HomeSafe's high-powered infrared and acoustic technologies, you will have the power to see what no one else can see and the

Infrared Images - Termites

2007-05-22T09:32:00.000-06:00

HomeSafe's infrared technology uncovers hidden termite and pest activity that cannot be seen by the naked eye. Here are just a few examples:In the infrared image above, a termite infestation is seen in the dark, tube-like track descending vertically toward the bright, white spot (an acoustic probe).Note the large, cotton-boll-shaped pattern that begins in the center of this photo and extends

HomeSafe Pest Control: A Better Way to Find Termites

2007-05-22T09:30:00.000-06:00

"The HomeSafe system gives my clients - and me - peace of mind. I always check 'old' termite damage to make sure it really is old. I have found termites where termites shouldn't be." - Bruce Thomas, Owner, A-Z Tech Home Inspections, Greensburg, PAClick here to log in and download HomeSafe's Franchise Circular and Contracts for Termite Franchises.HomeSafe Pest Control now licenses its advanced,

Meet the HomeSafe Staff

2007-05-22T09:26:00.000-06:00

Kevin SeddonPresident, HomeSafe Inspection, Inc.Kevin Seddon is president of HomeSafe Inspection, Inc., the nationís leader in home and termite inspection technology. HomeSafe is the only home inspection company that offers advanced inspections utilizing infrared and acoustic technologies which can actually see and hear through the wallsH, floors and ceilings of a property. Prior to establishing

Revolutionizing home inspections

2007-05-22T09:25:00.000-06:00

Revolutionizing home inspections Infrared scanner sees what eyes can'tReprinted from the Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss) By Arnold Lindsay alindsay@clarionledger.com Joe Ellis/The Clarion-Ledger Pam Pybas and Peng Lee of HomeSafe Inspection service of Oxford use an infrared sensor to screen problems such as moisture behind walls Monday

HomeSafe Inspections finding problems using high technology

2007-05-22T09:22:00.000-06:00

Reprinted from the Mississippi Business Journal June 23-29, 2003 Pg. 29 and 31 HomeSafe Inspections finding problems using high technology By BECKY GILLETTE MBJ Contributing Writer OXFORD —With the purchase of a home being the largest investment made by the average person, certainly the more information, the better. So imagine actually being able to see through walls when you

The World's Most Advanced Termite Inspection

2007-05-22T09:21:00.000-06:00

"We had a 50 percent increase in business during our first spring's swarm season alone using HomeSafe's technology while our competitors were losing business. HomeSafe has given us a winning edge over the competition." - James Wilson, Co-Owner, Wilson's Termite & Environmental, Brandon, MS HomeSafe Pest Control offers a revolutionary new solution for detecting termites quickly and accurately:

Make Your House a HomeSafe Home

2007-05-22T09:07:00.000-06:00

Too many people get a home inspection only when buying or selling a home, then never again. That's like visiting a doctor once in your life and assuming you'll never get sick afterwards. In fact, a home can acquire all kinds of problems over the years, including electrical wiring problems, hidden water damage, toxic mold, termites, dry rot and more. Some problems may become serious, even

HomeSafe Inspection provides home inspectors with powerful new technology.

2007-05-21T10:45:00.000-06:00

"As a full-time practicing certified home inspector, it is my opinion that, hands-down, the HomeSafe camera will make you money!" - Steve Ramos, HGTV's "House Detective" and owner-operator of Envirovue Home Inspection, Petaluma, CAHomeSafe's home inspection technologies were initially developed by HomeSafe co-owner Peng Lee as part of a USDA-funded project at the University of Mississippi's