DwellWell

07/10/2017

Female Founders Conference 2017! So much awesomeness in one place! DwellWell co-founder Mollie Harstad is heads above the crowd in the back - safety first!

05/19/2017

An amazing event!

Thanks to everyone last night who helped make the Home Sharers Trade Fair a great success - to the organizing team of Home Sharers Democratic Club led by David Jacoby, to all the volunteers, the 30+ exhibitors and the Plantinum and Gold Sponsors, to Senator Scott Wiener, Assemblymember David Chiu and Airbnb Co-founder Joe Gebbia who came to lend support and draw Raffle winners, and to all those wonderful SF Hosts who turned up on a school night to the Verdi Club to celebrate the amazing home-grown home sharing economy, a $495 million economy that turns innovations into new jobs and new revenues for our City.

05/16/2017

Some new insights on asthma; some food for thought as you make travel plans this summer!

http://inhealth.cnn.com/taking-control-of-your-asthma/5-asthma-symptoms-you-may-not-recognize

05/14/2017

Tourist scammed of $1,200 by phony Airbnb listing in Amsterdam http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2017/05/13/tourist-scammed-nearly-1200-by-phony-airbnb-add-to-amsterdam.html // Ask your host to see their DwellWell Certification

A woman has spoken of her horror after she was scammed out of £915 ($1,180) for a holiday getaway through Airbnb.

05/05/2017

"Airbnb reviews don't tell the whole story." Make sure your rental has been DwellWell Certified! https://www.inc.com/sonya-mann/airbnb-nightmare-experiences.html via Sonya Mann

Travelers who find themselves staying in the Airbnb from hell often don't realize it until it's too late to get a refund.

05/02/2017

We've teamed up with Hostfully - check out our guest blog. Know how to stay safe when using Short-Term Rentals!

https://travel.hostfully.com/three-major-safety-issues-with-short-term-rentals-and-how-to-beat-them-98b9b233be74

by DwellWell

04/19/2017

Short-term rental hosts - please use caution when booking new guests :( http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39589241

Airbnb is making security changes after a BBC probe into thefts involving the rental service.

04/14/2017

RoomScore is a great tool for those wanting to keep up with Short-Term Rental legislation.
http://www.roomscore.org/

Is your city friendly toward short-term rentals?

04/12/2017

Did you know that one of the most common indoor allergens is... brace yourself... COCKROACHES? As disgusting as it sounds, roaches and their leftovers are a major asthma trigger. DwellWell checks your home for common allergen triggers, including those prehistoric creepy crawlies. Breathe easy!
http://www.everydayhealth.com/allergies/0515/cockroaches-a-crawling-asthma-and-allergy-trigger.aspx

Creepy as it is to hear, cockroach saliva, droppings, and shed skin have been linked to asthma and allergy symptoms, the National Pest Management Association reminds us.

04/11/2017

Get paid for referring hosts! DwellWell is excited to launch our new affiliate program. For every host you refer, you will get $25 once the host becomes DwellWell Certified℠! Sign up here - https://getdwellwell.com/referral/.

Here's more incentive, right now we are offering our 6-Star Inspection℠ for $199! That's over 1/2 off! Let's get certified!

Safety Certification that gives your guests a six‑star experience.

04/10/2017

It sounds basic, but seriously, do you know where the gas shutoff valve is?
https://www.pge.com/en_US/safety/gas-safety/gas-safety-tips.page

Gas safety tips

04/07/2017

After dozens of inspections, DwellWell knows that many homes are not properly protected against Carbon Monoxide. Many homeowners mistakenly think their smoke alarms also detect CO, or sometimes there are simply not enough detectors to cover the square footage. Please take the time to check your home and protect those you love against this deadly gas.
http://californiacarbonmonoxide.com/

04/05/2017

Spring has sprung! Why not include these safety checks as part of your Spring Cleaning?

For 100 years, the National Safety Council has been the leading safety advocate preventing unintentional injuries and death.

03/31/2017

Mold Basics to keep your home safe and mold-free:

-The key to mold control is moisture control.
-If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean up
the mold promptly and fix the water problem.
-It is important to dry water-damaged areas and items
within 24-48 hours to prevent mold growth.

https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2016-10/documents/moldguide12.pdf

03/29/2017

Scammers want your short-term rental money. Don't let them have it! Read this for tips and tricks, and then make sure your future rentals are DwellWell Certified. We've physically inspected the property so not only do you know it's safe, you know it's legit!

http://www.thedailyscam.com/airbnb-scam-hits-user-for-2500/

In mid-October we heard from a gentleman named Steven who was looking to rent a large apartment in New York city for an upcoming family wedding. Since the event was short term Airbnb seemed to be a great choice for visiting family and friends. After a thorough search he found a beautiful multi-bedro...

03/26/2017

Double check those Carbon Monoxide Alarms! http://www.kotatv.com/content/news/Carbon-monoxide-alarms-safety-risk-416861173.html

How effective are the carbon monoxide detectors in your home?

03/13/2017

Pregnant and planning to travel? Read this!

https://getdwellwell.com/blog/smart-moves-pregnant-women-short-term-rental/

You’ve read every book, every article; you’ve joined multiple online forums and spent hours Googling everything from acceptable amounts of caffeine to toxic nail polish. You. Are. An. Expectant. Parent. Congratulations! Welcome to the world of constant worry lines and acid reflux. Pregnancy prepares...

03/06/2017

Great new series from HomeAway - fabulous tips for hosts (but don't forget to DwellWell)! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj6I3-YF5dQ

Randy Jensen shared a video