
Wind Damage, Part 1
We know that hail is associated with storms. Usually, storms that drop hail also bring wind, as low-pressure fronts move in and out of...

Dryer Vent Safety
Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is...


Electrical Service Panels
Electrical panels are boxes that house circuit breakers, which are are safety devices that stop the electrical current if it exceeds the...


Protect Your Property From Water Damage
Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...


Winter, Humidity and your Household
As the outside air becomes cold and dry during the winter season, so does the air inside your homes. The levels of humidity in the air...


Changing the HVAC Filter
Part of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some tasks that, if deferred, can lead to...


Truss Uplift
An Uplifting Experience Truss uplift has nothing to do with plastic surgery or under- garments. It is a phenomenon common in homes built...


Heating Efficiency
High efficiency heating systems have become popular because they save fuel and, one would suppose, save money. But what do they mean when...

Structure 101 - "This house isn't going anywhere." Or is it!
Serious structural problems in houses are not very common, but when they occur they are never cheap to fix. Some can’t be fixed at all....