Home safety tips for families

Spring is a great time to refresh your home—and that includes reviewing a few key safety basics. Staying on top of simple checks can help prevent common household risks like fire, carbon monoxide, radon, and mold.

Fire & Carbon Monoxide Safety

Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors monthly by pressing the test button to ensure the alarm sounds. It only takes a few seconds and helps keep your home protected.

Additional tips:

  • Install and maintain CO alarms in appropriate locations
  • Schedule annual inspections for fuel-burning appliances
  • Never use ovens or stoves to heat your home
  • Avoid running vehicles or generators in garages or near living spaces
  • Be aware of CO symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, fatigue, or confusion

Radon Awareness

Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can accumulate indoors. Professional testing provides peace of mind and helps ensure levels in the home remain within safe ranges.

Mold & Indoor Air Quality

A mold or indoor air quality inspection may be helpful if:

  • You notice a persistent musty odor but no visible mold
  • There have been plumbing leaks or water-related issues
  • Household members experience unexplained allergy-like symptoms
  • You want a general indoor air quality assessment
  • A real estate transaction is underway

Taking a few simple steps can help create a safer, healthier home environment for your family.

Home Inspection Myths – Busted!

Think you know home inspections? These common myths still persist – let’s set the record straight.

Myth: A home will pass or fail an inspection.

FALSE! Inspections don’t give grades or scores. They offer an unbiased evaluation and highlight issues in a report.

Myth: A pre-listing inspection causes problems.

NOT AT ALL! A Market Ready Inspection helps sellers fix issues early and avoid surprises, leading to faster, more profitable closings.

Myth: New homes don’t need inspections – they have warranties.

NOT SO FAST! Problems often arise in the first year. An inspection helps catch them early while the builder’s warranty still covers repairs.

Myth: Buyers don’t need to attend the inspection.

NOT REALLY! The report is vital, but attending gives buyers the chance to ask questions and learn more about the home first-hand.

The Ultimate Home Inspection

Book home inspections anytime, anywhere with Pillar To Post’s Online Booking system — designed for speed, ease, and convenience. Our Online Booking system is all about giving you more control and confidence!

Technology coupled with deep knowledge allows us to provide an exceptional home inspection with unique and innovative features, all delivered within a seamless brand experience. This experience, and the people who deliver it, has made Pillar To Post North America’s largest home inspection company.

Get to know the Pillar To Post Ultimate Home Inspection, which includes:

PTP360

An interactive 360° visual inspection summary

  • Brings the inspection report to life
  • Includes every room and the exterior
  • Access any time from your devices

PTPFloorPlan

A measured floor plan of the entire home

  • Use to determine furniture fit and placement
  • Share dimensions with contractors for estimating

PTPEstimates

Powered by BOSSCAT Technologies

Cost estimate for inspection summary items

  • Learn what recommended repairs will cost
  • Estimate based on local costs
  • Request your estimate with just a click

PTPHomeManual

The digital owner’s manual for the home

  • Download user manuals/warranty information
  • Find safety recalls on your appliances
  • Learn age and useful remaining life of systems