It’s October and it’s time to start thinking about winter fire safety preparation. Just last week, I heard our local radio station, KPCW interviewing Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens about winter fire safety. Some of Mike Owen’s key points included: 1.) Clear all excessive debris around the exterior of your house. This includes […]
Homeowner Tips
Danger of Sewage Water
Usually, we don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the danger of sewage water in the home. It rains and water goes where it should. You can be in danger of sewer water contact if large volumes of storm water and ground water entering sewage systems cause back-ups into basements and on to private […]
How to Prevent Rust at Home
In Utah, we got a lot of precipitation in the winter, followed by a wet spring. Moisture and metal can mean rust. This month, we have some tips on how to prevent rust at home. “Whenever you have iron, water, and oxygen together, you get rust. The main catalyst for rust to occur is water. […]
5 Steps To Save Energy at Home
It’s a New Year. Welcome 2023. It can be a time for resolutions and ideas to make this year the best one yet. We often think about things we can change about ourselves – maybe it’s a new diet, more exercise, saving money or something else. At HomeTech, we’re here to share some tips on […]
Crawlspace Hazards and Inspection
Other than pests, inspects, cobwebs and dust, but there can be other hazards in a crawlspace. HomeTech Inspectors always use caution when inspecting these areas of a property, you should too! However, it is an area that should not be ignored during an inspection for sellers or an inspection for buyers. The most common hazards […]
Keep Pollen out of Your Home
Sneeze! Atchoo! Let’s talk about keeping pollen out of your home. As we transition into Spring and Summer in Park City, Utah and Heber City, Utah, that stuffy nose and those watery eyes might be telling us all that’s in bloom. It’s been a more wet May and June in Utah than we are used […]
