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Carbon Monoxide

A real and present danger. As the last vestiges of fall blow away and the first snowflakes of winter settle onto the once vibrant lawns and gardens, thoughts of living in a place where cold weather is just a rumor fight to create space in that limited area know as my mind. Whether you enjoy winter or not, the reality is that all of us must live in a heated house to have some degree
of comfort. Most heating appliances require the burning of wood or gas to generate heat. This creates opportunities for carbon monoxide, which is a byproduct

What Are You Drinking?

Do you know what is in your tap water? Much attention is being paid to current and
potential groundwater contaminants. In farm country, fertilizers and manure contribute most of the contaminants that pollute our waterways. Before you rush out and buy truckloads of bottled water (which usually is not as sparkling and as pure as it claims), you may want to consider having your water tested for a variety of pollutants. Generally you cannot predict the quality of your water by looking at or even by drinking it.

Get Your Motor Running Right

As the heat of the summer fades into the chilling reality that fall and winter are coming, it
should remind homeowners of the need to prepare their houses for cooler weather. If you
are one of the lucky ones that migrate to a warmer climate during the winter months, then
you have permission to stop reading. If you have the privilege of enduring 5 months of
salt, snow, ice, and potholesyou
may want to keep reading.
Regardless of the type of heating system used, proper care and maintenance helps the

Here is another home maintanence tip from your inspectors at Gold Key Home Inspections, Inc.