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While most homeowners are well aware of the health risks associated with old lead-based paints, many of us overlook the possibility of lead entering our home water supply. The risk is higher than you might think, but a few simple steps can help keep your drinking water safe and healthy.

The start of fall is the perfect time to take steps to prevent mold and clean up any existing problems in your home. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, there is no practical way to eliminate all mold spores, but some simple household maintenance can keep molds from reaching harmful levels.

If your autumn to-do list hasn’t gotten much attention between football games and hayrides, here’s a thought that may get you to check off a few more tasks: preparing for winter now will save you a lot of trouble when the ice and snow have melted next spring.

As much as we don’t want to admit it, colder temperatures, shorter days and long-sleeved shirts are right around the corner. And as we start putting away the shorts, we should also put away the patio furniture....

As the temperature drops, invite your friends to get comfy with Blind & Sons. Join our Referral Club to spread the warmth and share the savings...

Statistics show that most people spend more than half of their lives indoors and the impact of indoor air-quality has become more prevalent in recent years as a result of efforts to make our homes more energy efficient.

Water leaks around the house often get underestimated in their potential to cause serious damage. A trap that's not tight, a toilet seal that's lost its grip, or even a water line with a tiny drip may be hard to see or hear, but every day it continues to wear away parts of your home, causing mold growth and leaving behind any number of problems for you and your home.

Did you know something as easy as changing the filter on your heating and air conditioning system can make a difference in not only the quality of your indoor air, but also on your monthly utility bills? This small change can offer some surprisingly large benefits.

Sound familiar? Are you last in line for the shower every morning or maybe your water heater just isn’t keeping up with the demands anymore? When it’s time to get a new water heater make sure you know all of your options.

We are fast approaching the end of 2011, which also marks the end of the Federal Tax Credits for energy efficient products.