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10 Things Your Home Doesn't Need Anymore: How Many Do You Still Have?

Posted by The Cobb Group on August 11th, 2020

Unless your home was built in the last year or two, it's likely to be full of outdated features and systems. Some of those items may add to the home's charm, but many distinctly will not. Replacing the outdated with modern versions or smart technology can save you time and money.

"While not everyone is an uber-cutting-edge tech wiz, [home] buyers are more tech-savvy than ever before,” says Jared Wilk, principal at Shulkin Wlik Group.

Smart home technology is becoming more mainstream, he says, with homeowners willing and eager to operate various aspects of their homes from their smartphones, and to have systems controlled by Wi-Fi to create efficiencies.

Here’s a look at some of the things your home doesn’t need anymore—and how…

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6 Stealthy Places to Hide a Safe in Your Home

Posted by The Cobb Group on February 5th, 2020

When it comes to your precious belongings, it’s better to be “safe” than sorry. So why not get a home safe to store your most valuable valuables? And why not go further still? Strategically hiding your safe in your home can add an extra layer of security."Typically, most burglars are smash-and-grab burglars and won’t spend the time to look for a safe," says Dominic Schwebs, digital marketing manager for Safe and Vault Store in Spokane, WA. "They will just grab what they see that they can carry and leave.”

Still hiding your safe in the same old obvious location? Here are some smart suggestions on where to hide your loot and other important stuff, straight from the professionals.

1. In the box spring

Experts suggest having a…

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Lightening Protective System

Posted by The Cobb Group on January 23rd, 2020

What is a Lightning Protection System?

A lightning protection system is a passive means of preventing property damage from the effects of a lightning strike. It works by providing the electric charge produced by the clouds a path of least resistance to the ground. There are four main parts of a properly installed lightning protection system: copper air terminals, copper cable, copper clad ground rods, surge suppressors.

The air terminals and cable are typically copper, but sometimes they can (or must) be aluminum. All of the air terminals are connected via the cable which has a minimum of two ground rods buried 10 feet below grade. This system is then grounded to both the water pipes and existing ground of the circuit box. The surge…

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