Category: Homeowners

How Does Bad Indoor Air Quality Affect Your Health?

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has a profound impact on our health and well-being. Poor IAQ can lead to a range of health issues, especially for children and the elderly. Understanding these impacts is crucial for taking steps to improve the air you breathe indoors. If you are experiencing health concerns, talk to your doctor. We…
Colorado Springs’ Victorian Houses and Lead

In our time machine, let’s go back to the late 1800s, when Colorado Springs emerged as a vibrant hub of activity amidst the sweeping changes of the Victorian era. With its stunning architecture and picturesque landscapes, the city was a testament to the progress and innovation of the time. However, a darkness defined the era.…
DIY Home Renovations: Lead Paint #2

We put together a guide on DIY Home Renovations, and what you should do if your pre-1978 home or building features lead-based paint. Before you go on – Read the First Article. First, we’d like to stress the importance of testing for lead paint when you are ready for home remodeling. If you don’t know…
DIY Home Renovations: Lead Paint #1

Embarking on a renovation, repair, or painting (RRP) project in a pre-1978 home with lead-based paint entails potential risks of generating hazardous lead dust. To address these risks, the EPA strongly advises homeowners to engage lead-safe certified contractors proficient in employing lead-safe work practices. These practices encompass a set of techniques aimed at minimizing lead…
Understanding Colorado HB07-1104: Protecting Consumer Rights in Property Insurance Claims

HB07-1104 was introduced to counteract insurance companies’ tendencies to exert undue influence over policyholders’ choice of restoration companies following property damage events.
Unethical Insurance Practices for Fire and Water Damage Restoration: Some Tactics Could Breach Colorado Laws

When disaster strikes, navigating insurance claims to bring your home back to a healthy and safe place can be overwhelming. Unfortunately, some insurance companies employ Unethical Insurance Practices for Fire and Water Damage Restoration, aimed at minimizing payouts or denying legitimate claims. Homeowners rely on insurance policies for financial protection during crises like fire, smoke…
The Hidden Danger of Asbestos Release During Home Renovations

Are you gearing up for a home renovation project? Excited about giving your space a fresh new look? While renovations can breathe new life into your home, they can also pose unexpected health risks if proper precautions aren’t taken. One such risk is the release of asbestos fibers into the air, especially during demolition and…
Suspected Mold: A Homeowner’s Dilemma

Home renovation is an exciting endeavor! But, amidst the anticipation, fresh dreams and fresh beginnings, there may be a silent yet somewhat smelly menace, mold. Do you suspect mold in your abode? Let’s explore the signs of mold during home renovations, its potential risks, and how to address it effectively. As homeowners, we’re often ready…
Improper Asbestos Handling & Disposal Can Have Legal Consequences

Are you aware of the potential legal pitfalls that come with improper handling and disposal of asbestos? In Colorado, failure to comply with asbestos testing requirements can result in severe consequences that not only jeopardize your health but also put you at risk of legal action and significant fines. What are the legal ramifications of…
EPA Bans Chrysotile Asbestos to Protect Public Health in Bold Step

In a groundbreaking move, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bans chrysotile asbestos in a decisive action to protect public health by banning chrysotile asbestos, the last remaining type of asbestos still used and imported in the country. This significant decision comes after years of advocacy and scientific evidence pointing to the severe health risks…
Asbestos Could be Lurking in Your Home

Welcome, homeowners, to a journey through the hidden dangers of asbestos! You’re thinking: “Asbestos? Isn’t that something our grandparents worried about?” Well, hold on to your hard hats and don’t tear up that flooring yet, because asbestos might be hidden in your home’s materials. Today, we’re diving deep into the nooks and crannies of our…
Homeowners Insurance Coverage for Disaster Restoration and Air Quality Testing

Understanding Coverage for Air Quality Homeowners insurance policies typically cover a range of emergencies, including fire and water damage, windstorms, explosions, riots, smoke damage, theft, vandalism, and certain plumbing and electrical issues affecting structural integrity. However, it’s essential to review the homeowners’ policy details carefully to understand the specific disaster restoration coverage, including contamination to…
Mold: Finding the Truth and Seeking Solutions

Mold – it’s an aweful word that strikes fear into the hearts of homeowners everywhere. But just how dangerous is mold? …and what should you do if you suspect you have some? In this article, we’ll explore the truth of mold exposure, provide guidance on testing and seeking professional solutions. Understanding Mold Exposure Mold primarily…
Knowing About Asbestos in Your Home Matters More Than Removal

Colorado asbestos basics With the exception of a few materials (like…Quarry stone, glass, rubber, styrofoam, wood, fiberglass) materials are assumed to have asbestos until you prove they don’t, regardless of when the property was built! You should know about asbestos in your home, whether or not you have plans for removal. You’re not testing to…
Hire Certified Professionals for Asbestos in Construction and Restoration Projects

Are you embarking on a construction, restoration, demolition, or remodeling project? It is an exciting endeavor, yet challenging in some respects. One aspect that often goes unnoticed until it becomes a serious concern is the presence of asbestos in building materials. Asbestos, once a widely used construction material, can pose severe health risks if not…