Popular smoke alarms may go off too late, experts warn
October 12, 2012 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, DIY, General Real Estate Information, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Renovations
When you buy a smoke detector, you assume it will sound quickly in a fire, giving you plenty of time to escape. But some experts warn that’s not always true. In fact, we found that the most common type of smoke detector Read more
Making a Household Inventory List Can Save Time and Money
September 21, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
Did you know that the tax code allows you to claim tax deductions for household damage caused by thefts, vandalism, fires, floods, hurricanes and others kinds of casualties? But the law imposes several restrictions.
Fires Renew Debate Over Sprinklers in Homes
March 25, 2011 by themathercompany
Filed under Blog, Homeowners
Three apartment fires that displaced more than 40 Greenville County residents in three weeks have sharpened the focus on which buildings ought to have sprinklers.
Mandatory sprinkler installation has gradually spread in the state but has fallen short in some building types of what fire officials say is needed to save lives.
The legislative battle has shifted from hotels to single-family homes, which accounted for 97 of the 203 fatalities between 2008 and September this year, according to the state fire marshal. Read more
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany
themathercompany