Embrace the Portico Shade

portico

Porticos have been around for a while, starting with the Greeks several thousand years ago. While the type built for our homes may not be as grand, they still offer the same advantages, in addition to a few new ones. FRED is all about offering choice when it comes to your home, and we want you to know that there are benefits to having a portico …

Lead Paint: Caution! Caution! Caution!

Lead Paint

At this point in time, everyone in and out of the remodeling industry should be very aware of the dangers of lead paint. Information on the ill effects of lead dust and paint chips containing lead is everywhere. Remodelers across the country are required to be Lead Certified as a precaution to keep everyone safe. Attempting to work on a house built prior to 1978 …

Dangers of Hiring Unlicensed Electricians

Unlicensed Electrician

Sometimes things are just too good to be true, like an electrician offering services at half the normal rate. How can they work for so little when others cannot? It’s more than likely that he or she lacks the required permit or general liability and workers compensation insurance.  In other words, he or she is an unlicensed electrician.
An unlicensed electrician is a serious risk …