The December holidays offer festive decorations, dazzling lights, and an overall sense of cheer. However, the increased use of electrical decorations and appliances during this [...]
Wondering how you can save money on your home utility bills? A home energy performance review can lead to significant cost savings by identifying areas [...]
Matthew Furlong, owner of Först Consulting Group, recently earned his Commercial Mechanical Inspector certification (M2) through the International Code Council (ICC), and completed continuing education [...]
In this case study, the homeowners of a Fairfax, Virginia property contacted Matthew Furlong of Först Consulting Group because of a construction dispute involving issues with [...]
OSHA, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, reports that jacket separation as associated with extension cords is the second most common safety violation. Since most [...]
Matthew Furlong has earned a Level 1 Certified Infrared Thermographer Certificate. To earn this certificate, Furlong completed a 32-hour in-person course that walked students through [...]
Our world is changing, and both business and home owners must change along with it. One significant change we’re seeing is the proliferation of home [...]
When you shower, moisture builds up in your bathroom. That’s why you have a bathroom exhaust fan that can vent moisture out and away from [...]
If you in a new home, or one that has been recently remodeled, your home most likely contains either GFCI or AFCI outlets—or both. It [...]
