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 Does Licensed and Bonded Mean?
When hiring a contractor to build, renovate or remodel your home, you hear that you should ask if they are licensed and bonded. But what [...]
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 [...]
How Storm Damage Can Ravage Your Home
Taking stock after a bad storm can be overwhelming for a homeowner. Heavy rains, strong winds, and other storm conditions can cause great deals of [...]
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 [...]
Fall Maintenance Checklist
Maintaining your home requires various chores at different times of year. In Fall, you want to clear out from summer’s activities and get ready for [...]