Aging in Place: What You Need to Know
Aging in Place means proactively creating a home environment that can adapt to you as you grow older, giving you the comfort of staying in [...]
What is a Green Home?
More and more, we’re reading about the “greening” of America, and how by going green, we can help to save our environment. We can do [...]
How Much Does a Home Repair Cost?
When you need to repair or replace something in your home, how do you know what is a fair price? Just what does a home [...]
How to Make Your Home Greener
Wanting to have a greener home and lifestyle is one thing; knowing how to make your home greener is another. In our previous post, we [...]
Railing Requirements for Your Home
If you’re about to have a house inspection, one area you don’t want to neglect is your railings. Though it may seem like a simple [...]
Först Consulting Group Receives BBB A+ Accreditation
is pleased to receive an "A+" Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accreditation from the BBB serving Metro Washington DC and Eastern PA. The BBB Advantage to [...]
Building Code Rules for Means of Egress
Heaven forbid something should happen in a building where its occupants need to exit quickly. That is why the International Code Council has established its [...]
Why Roof Mold is Dangerous
Have you looked up at your roof and noticed black streaks coming down the shingles? If so, you might be looking at roof mold. Unsightly [...]
Contractors: How to Avoid Elder Fraud on a Construction Project
Most of our posts are geared towards homeowners. This one, however, offers advice to contractors on how to avoid elder fraud allegations on a construction [...]
Proper Installation of Smoke Alarms
Many lives can be saved with the proper installation of smoke alarms. Sadly, however, statistics show that many lives are lost because people do not [...]