What to Expect from a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
It turns out that you need to complete a Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment. Well, surely you can find a lot of information online about Phase 1 ESA’s, but trying to make sense of it all can be a bit overwhelming. Not to worry – here’s what you need to know, in layman’s terms. Let’s […]
Is My Septic Tank Backing Up? 5 Warning Signs
Are you wondering if your septic tank is backing up? We’ve seen it all! There are several factors that can influence whether or not your septic tank is experiencing a backup. Here are five signs to look for when diagnosing if your septic tank is backing up: 1. Flushed Something Down the Drain Sometimes common […]
Top 3 Ways to Prepare Your Commercial Property for Sale
1. Button up the property. As much as we don’t like to admit it, looks do matter. Although a commercial property is different than a residential when it comes to appearance, you can still do your best to “stage” the property. No, not by buying vanilla scented candles. But it does mean making sure that […]
Where Do I Go For Questions About the Environment?
In this day and age the environment is a hot topic riddled with politics and clouded with misinformation. As a human, it’s important to stay on top of the issues that can have an effect on both yourself and the place you live (you know, Earth!) So where do you go to make sure you’re […]
Commercial Real Estate and Environmental Site Assessments
Selling commercial real estate can be one the most rewarding and profitable types of real estate to work in, but with large-scale properties come large-scale precautions that you need to make sure you’re taking. Your client’s best interests should be your top priority and warrants that you provide them with your most trusted recommendation for […]
Preventing Mold: How to Keep Moisture Out of Your Home
Mold and mildew prevention is one of the most important ways you can ensure your family is breathing in clean air inside of your home. As we know, mold can kick-start allergies and cause a number of other complications when inhaled, so it’s important to nip it in the bud before it starts to become […]
What Not To Flush Down the Drain
Long story short, there aren’t many things that you can flush down the toilet or wash down the drain that won’t cause an issue. Toilet paper is made to specifically decay, and along with waste, should be the only thing that you flush in the bathroom. Likewise, when you’re washing your dishes, keeping the food […]
What Are The Signs Of Lead Exposure & Poisoning?
Lead was a common metal used in paints before it was banned in 1978 and used to be a common material used in piping until government regulations were passed in 1986. If lead is ingested or the fumes inhaled, it can be stored within our tissues and can cause lead poisoning. Lead poisoning has some […]
The Seasonal Changes to Indoor Air Quality
By now, we all know that indoor air quality is worth keeping up with. We spend upwards of 80% of our time indoors (especially during the harsher months) and it’s important that the air we breathe isn’t riddled with pollutants. While it’s common to think that our indoor air quality only suffers as the weather […]
The 5 Inspections Needed When Buying a Portland, OR Home
Home inspections are an integral part of the home buying process. There are certain things that a home inspector is trained to identify in order to ensure your home is in tip-top purchasing shape. However, there are some inspections that are not required by the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) but are equally as […]
