by v4djr4jbef2017 | Apr 12, 2018 | General, How-To
A home is a hard-earned sanctuary for you and your family, but that doesn’t mean it is automatically safe by design. In fact, there are many risks in the average American home that go overlooked by homeowners until it’s too late. Therefore, it’s a good idea to know...
by v4djr4jbef2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | Natural Disasters, Winter
It is no exaggeration to say that the winter of 2017-2018 so far is one of the worst many on the Front Range can remember. Snowpack is at historic lows, even at the higher elevations, and according to some researchers the state is on track for its worst winter in...
by v4djr4jbef2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | General, How-To
Few things strike fear into the hearts of homeowners as intensely as mold. Even the very name of it – toxic black mold – sounds horrible and deadly, a scourge of even the neatest, cleanest homes. In truth, mold really is everywhere. According to the Centers for...
by v4djr4jbef2017 | Aug 7, 2017 | Natural Disasters, Water, Weather
Flooding is the risk that’s all around us. Nationwide, it is estimated that as many as 20% of American homes are at risk of flood-related damage and, on average, more than 80 people die each year in floods in the U.S., making this the second-most deadly weather event...
by v4djr4jbef2017 | Jul 12, 2017 | Natural Disasters
The state of Colorado sits at the intersection of several risk factors that make the region particularly susceptible to wildfire. It is heavily covered in vegetation, ranging from grasses on the plains to trees and shrubs in the foothills and high country. Its climate...