Engineering and Home Inspection Blog
Practical guidance on building safety, home systems, inspections, and NYC code — from the engineers at Parker and West.
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Laundry Room Safety…Avoiding A Dryer Fire
Assessing fire risk in the home is an important part of keeping your household safe. One area that can become a potential fire risk is the laundry area,…
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Household Furniture Tip-Over Risks
As we are now spending so much time at home, it’s a good idea to have a think about safety in the home.One area that deserves consideration is…
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Exterior Door Locks…How Safe Are Yours?
Feeling safe and secure in your own home is a requirement for all of us. As homeowners will naturally then do everything we can to ensure this. While…
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Being Environmentally Conscious When Moving House
We all know moving house can be an extremely stressful event so, it’s no surprise if our desire to live an environmentally conscious lifestyle may not be a…
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Your Safety Reminders For December
We know that this is the time of year when many people will spend extra time at home with family and friends. More time at home means a…
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Are Your Windows Childproof?
Anyone with children will know how much they love to climb and access areas that are not safe for them. While falling over is something every child does…
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Now’s The Time To Winterize Your Home
Is it really time to start preparing our homes for winter? For many of us, the thought of ice and snow is not a pleasant prospect but, by…
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Cockroach Infestations…How To Avoid Them
For many homes and apartments cockroaches can be a real issue. They spread disease, multiply in huge amounts and are very resilient so naturally we will want to…
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Mold Clean Up
Have you found an area of mold forming in your home? If so, maybe you’re wondering if it is something you can just clean up yourself or whether…
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Lingering Tobacco Odors In Your New Home
Everyone wants a fresh smelling home but, if you have just moved into a home where the previous owner smoked, it can be very difficult to obtain. This…