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In Wisconsin any fuel oil tank stored outdoors, in a basement or in any other building that is not being used (no fuel oil or other fuel consuming device actively working). must be properly decommissioned. There are two options for decommissioning: (a) The tank and all connected piping, including the vent and fill piping, shall be [...]
There are three primary reasons for maintaining a space between the outside of your home (including decks): 1) It creates a defensible space in the case of a forest fire, 2) It helps reduce moisture from accumulating on the home and roof. Moisture leads to increased maintenance and wear/tear on your home, 3) Reduces the [...]
Per the graphic above, if your home was built before 1940 it is highly likely (87% chance) that your home contains lead-based paint. If your how was built between 1960-1977 there is approximately a 24% chance your home contains lead-based paint. In 1978 the federal government banned the commercial use of [...]
Here are the facts about mold as outlined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Mold exists everywhere both indoors and outdoors and thrive in warm, damp and humid conditions The CDC does not generally recommend routine testing for mold and there are no universally accepted standards for testing. If you see or smell mold it should [...]
Your home should have carbon monoxide detectors outside sleeping rooms and in the space or hall directly adjacent to the sleeping room. In addition, at least one CO detector should be located on every floor of the home. Please download and review the carbon monoxide summary sheet from the NFPA, who is regarded as the authority on safety topics. http://www.nfpa.org/~/media/files/safety-information/safety-tip-sheets/cosafety.pdf?la=en About Home [...]
Your home should have smoke detectors installed in each sleeping room and in the space or hall directly adjacent to the sleeping room. In addition, at least one smoke alarm should be located on every floor of the home, including the basement. The link below is a smoke alarm summary sheet from the NFPA, [...]