Why are garages fire hazards?
An attached garage is a garage that is physically attached to a house. Fires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to...
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What are AFCI's ?
Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical receptacles or outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and...
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Attic access with pull down ladder.
Inspecting Attic Pull-Down Ladders by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Attic pull-down ladders, also called attic pull-down stairways, are collapsible...
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Warmer weather can bring ANTS into the home.
Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and virtually all buildings where...
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Spring is here. Time to clean the gutters
Now that spring has arrived, it's time to inspect your gutters to determine if there has been any winter damage from snow and ice and to...
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Stab-Lok electrical panels pose fire risk.
You should check your homes electrical service panel to see if you have a FPE or Federal Pacific Electrical Panel. Houses built between...
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Is your Chimney Clean? If not, it could be deadly.
If your house has a brick or block chimney for a fireplace or woodstove, it might be a good idea to check the "Clean Out" for debris....
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Spring is coming. Check your sump pump.
Sump pumps are self-activating electrical pumps that protect homes from moisture intrusion. They are usually installed below basement or...
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High moisture levels can damage floors.
As moisture levels or humidity increases in your home, it can cause wood floors to buckle. Wood will absorb moisture into its cells...
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Aluminum Wire - House Built between 1965 - 1973?
Inspecting Aluminum Wiring Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for...
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Advantages of Solar Energy
Solar energy offers considerable advantages over conventional energy systems by nullifying flaws in those systems long considered to be...
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Don't Burn the Baby!
Install Anti-Scald Valves Anti-scald valves, also known as tempering valves and mixing valves, mix cold water in with outgoing hot water...
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What are those steel posts in my basement?
Adjustable steel columns, also known as screw jacks and beam jacks, are hollow steel posts designed to provide structural support. An...
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Radon Testing - It can save your life
Radon gas is everywhere, and it can be deadly. Even if you tested for radon outside your house, you would still get a reading. It is...
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Plumbing - Use a professional
Plumbing might seem to be relatively easy, however little details can mean the difference between a system that works and a system that...
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