Senior Home Safety - Some General Tips for Moving About
Consider a medical alert or a buddy system. Keep a fire extinguisher and smoke detector on every floor. Never smoke when alone or in bed....
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Sep 1, 2018
- 2 min
What are the Toxins in Your Home? - An Air Quality Check In
Poor indoor air quality is one of the major sources of poor health and illness in the USA as most people spend 90% of their time...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Aug 19, 2018
- 2 min
Fall Home Maintenance Task #2 - Clean Your Gutters
The gutters should be cleaned at least once a year and more than that if you have trees close to the house. Cleaning the gutters is an...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Aug 17, 2018
- 1 min
Fall Home Maintenance Task #1 - Schedule a Boiler/Furnace Tune-Up
Now is the time to start tackling the fall home maintenance tasks, so you are overwhelmed come September. How about starting with your...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Aug 12, 2018
- 1 min
Prevent Ants: Common Sense Steps
A number of steps can be taken by homeowners to reduce the potential for future ant problems, such as: Store food items that attract...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Aug 3, 2018
- 3 min
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an inspector during your next...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Aug 1, 2018
- 1 min
The Importance of a Lint Alarm
Consider installing a lint alarm for your dryer. Dryers operate at high temperatures, and lint build-up is a leading cause of dryer fires.
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Jul 28, 2018
- 4 min
Environmental Hazards and Senior Safety
adapted from article by Erik Listou Environmental hazards are a serious matter for everyone. However, it is especially important to ...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1 min
#Radon: What You Need to Know
#Radon is the leading cause of lung cancel among non-smokers. #lungcancer #celldamage #radonexposure #radoninhome Breathing radon exposes...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1 min
Seniors Moving About Safely
Here are some basic tips you can implement so your #senior friend or relative can move about safely and with ease. FLOORS: Look at the...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1 min
Saving on Electricity
If your utility has off-peak electricity pricing, then run your dishwasher during off-peak periods to save on the cost of your...
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1 min
Important Fire Extinguisher Tip
Leave the room after an extinguisher is used, so the room can be ventilated of the chemical released from the extinquisher.
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Hawkeye Home Inspections
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1 min
Carbon Monoxide Alarms vs. Monitors
If your home has just carbon monoxide "alarms" you might want to consider upgrading them to (or adding) CO "monitors," which can be more...
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