pillar to post: WHERE THERE IS SMOKE MAKE SURE THERE IS NO FIRE!
- 11/21/17 02:47 PM
Smoke alarms are an important defense against injury or death in house fires. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that nearly two-thirds of home fire fatalities occur in homes with non-working or missing smoke detectors. Most building codes now require smoke detectors in all residential structures, which has resulted in a steep drop in fire- and smoke-related deaths. Homeowners should check with their local public safety office or fire department for specific information on these requirements. We asked Roberto Sarjoo, Marketing Manager for Pillar To Post, for his tips on smoke alarms. As in real estate, location is key! … (16 comments)
pillar to post: Tips for Homeowners for Hurricane Season!
- 09/27/17 05:10 PM
It’s hurricane season, that’s pretty clear. What’s worse is the August September season, at least in Florida, is now extended through November. So, we are facing a longer season, more intense storms and hurricanes, and more frequent touchdowns which all spells disaster. Yet many of the areas that are affected by natural disasters are some of the most desirable places on earth to live. What to do? If you have clients living in these areas and you service them, you may want to share some of the following tips before a hurricane blows away a payday! If a home is fortified … (14 comments)
pillar to post: Beautiful Fall. Use Season to your Advantage When Selling a Home
- 08/23/17 09:04 AM
Summer cannot possibly be coming to an end! Ok once we wrap our head around that notion it’s time to think about what we need to advise clients’ on getting their homes ready for a fall sale. Use the Beauty of the Season: If you are lucky enough to be an agent in a season changing climate, encourage your clients to bring in autumnal flowers, plants and floral arrangements. Mums are gorgeous and colorful and you can find a list of the best plants with the most color to plant for fall on many sites. Or go to a local nursery and … (14 comments)
Using Fewer Natural Resources: Engineered lumber uses less wood fiber and preserves old growth forests. Companies such as Floor Coverings International specialize in engineered wood floors that look so real often people cannot tell the difference.
Less Toxic: Modern pressure treated wood is less toxic to the environment than its predecessors. Older style pressure treated wood has chromium and arsenic in it.
Disposal: Find and use materials that are easily disposable or recyclable. Cedar shingles, for example, have less of an environmental impact on disposal than asphalt shingles.
Switch to LED … (12 comments)
pillar to post: What Your Clients Should Be Looking for at Home During These Hot Summer Months
- 06/21/17 06:25 PM
2016 was the hottest year on record and it looks like 2017 will top that. Now more than ever it’s important to ensure your clients are prepared to look for possible weather issues in the home that may affect their home’s sale or their purchase of a new home. Here are some tips from Pillar To Post Home Inspectors® that you can share with your clients.
Air Conditioner - Inspect the unit to make sure it's in good working condition The A/C must be leveled and free from obstruction. TIP: Do not fully cover your A/C unit during the winter or it … (12 comments)
Smoke alarms are an important defense against injury or death in house fires. Statistics from the National Fire Protection Association show that nearly two-thirds of home fire fatalities occur in homes with non-working or missing smoke detectors. Most building codes now require smoke detectors in all residential structures, which has resulted in a steep drop in fire- and smoke-related deaths. Homeowners should check with their local public safety office or fire department for specific information on these requirements. We asked Roberto Sarjoo, Marketing Manager for Pillar To Post, for his tips on smoke alarms.
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