What Homeowners Need to Know about Protecting Themselves Against Unscrupulous Contractors, Part I: Licensing
If you are about to commence on a construction project at your home, you know you cannot do it alone. You have to hire a [...]
Your Annual Chimney and Fireplace Inspection Is Due
Once a year you need to have your fireplace and chimney inspected. Even if you don’t use it much. Why? Because animals may build nests [...]
Critical Signs of Mold in Your Home
Are you constantly suffering the symptoms of sore eyes, itchy skin, sore throat, sneezing, coughing or a runny nose? Chances are you may have mold [...]
If a Tree Falls, Who is Responsible for Its Removal?
Storms and derechos can wreak havoc through neighborhoods, downing power lines and toppling trees. Trees can also topple over on their own at times. Perhaps [...]
Getting Work Done on your Home? You Should Consider Bringing in a Contract Negotiator.
With the coming of spring, many homeowners turn their thoughts into selling their homes. There’s a reason Realtors call it the Spring Market; it’s their [...]
Först’s Step by Step Approach to Resolving Construction Issues
Homeowners call Först Consulting Group when they have a construction problem. Their contractor has made an error, or tried to cover something up, but the [...]
Five Money-Saving Reasons to Get Your Home Inspected Before You Put it On the Market
Spring is rapidly arriving, and that means the kick-off of the busiest season for real estate sales. If you are thinking of selling your home [...]
Home Medical Equipment Needs a Back-up Plan
Först Consulting Group works with a number of clients in Northern Virginia who require medical equipment like ventilators, stair lifts or monitors in their daily [...]
Avoid Rain Damage With These Simple Inspections
Here in Northern Virginia, it sure has been raining—a lot. In fact, we’ve broken records for the number of consecutive rainy days. Sometimes it seems [...]
Beware the Dangers of Chinese Drywall
Have you ever heard of Chinese drywall? If you’re like others, probably not–until you had a problem with it. According to Wikipedia, the term “Chinese [...]