Signs of a Faulty Toilet Flange
An improperly-installed toilet flange can lead to more problems than you want to deal with. But you may not know if the installation was done [...]
8 Things that Can Go Wrong on a Homeowner Construction Project
What can go wrong on a construction project? Frankly, a lot of things. Whether you are planning a home remodel or new construction project, there [...]
The Importance of Landscaping to Protect Your Home
In addition to beautifying your property, proper landscaping is essential to protecting your home’s foundation—and its value. Whether you are landscaping on your own or [...]
Dangers of Do-It-Yourself Home Repairs
There is a certain satisfaction in performing a home repair yourself, especially with the DIY trend that is dominating the media. Everywhere you look, a [...]
10 Ways to an Energy-Efficient Home
Improving your home’s energy efficiency will save you a lot of money, especially in the long run. The good news is that even one change [...]
Wood Balconies Can Fail Due to Water Intrusion
Humidity and rain can be devastating to wooden balconies, and can be frequent causes for balcony failures from water intrusion. Imagine enjoying your balcony, only [...]
Först Consulting Group Expertise Featured in Magazines
Först Consulting Group was pleased to be featured in an article titled “Be Your Own Best Advocate: Protecting Yourself as a Homeowner During a Construction [...]
A Chimney Inspection Can Save Your Life
Now that the weather is cooling off, people are starting to ask us, “Can you do a chimney inspection?” Of course, we answer “Yes.” [...]
6 Tips to Collecting Flood Insurance
The United States has been hammered with hurricanes and tropic storms, leaving homeowners with cleanup and rebuilding costs reaching into the multi-millions of dollars. [...]
Which Roof Material Belongs on Your Home?
Whether you are building a new home or replacing the roof on your existing home, you have decisions to make about what kind of roofing [...]