Russel Ray, Property Consultant

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Asbestos
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports
that asbestos presents a health hazard if it is
“friable” (damaged, crumbling, or in a deteriorated
condition that allows the release of fibers into the
air). If asbestos fibers are.... (read the article)

All God's creatures, great and small....
...yes, indeed, He loves them all. Even the little
beauty shown here? That little girl measured in at a
mere 2.75 inches. For readers who might not
recognize her profie, she is Madame Black Widow.
Unfortunately, I couldn't get.... (read the article)

Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide is a byproduct of the combustion
of natural gas, wood, or any carbon-based fuel. It
is a clear, odorless, and tasteless gas, and can
cause death if gone undetected. Extended
exposure to low levels of.... (read the article)

Carbon monoxide news
Carbon Monoxide News contains a wealth of
information about carbon monoxide, how to detect
it, symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, and
lots news articles in its archives.

How are your valves?
Valves usually need to be used occasionally in
order to keep them loose and working, to make
sure that they don't become frozen from rust,
corrosion, or interior mineral accumulation from the
public water supply. When.... (read the article)

Is your house a danger to you and your family?
While almost all parents want to provide their
children with a space of their own, typically their
bedroom, and more or less let them keep that room
as they see fit, there needs to be some common
sense involved there. Sure, a.... (read the article)

What the heck was he thinking? (glass doors)
Actually, he wasn't. He just wasn't paying
attention. Figure 1 shows a picture of a door that
had tempered safety glass installed. Actually, it
shows the results of a person trying to walk
through a closed door that had tempered safety
glass installed. It's quite beautiful, isn't it? Broken
glass is a common cause of injury in our homes,
especially sliding glass doors, shower doors, and
floor-to-ceiling windows.... (read the article)