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...

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

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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 can affect the comfort of your home. According to the comfort zone diagrams of the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy standard, there is no recommended lower level of humidity limits for achieving thermal comfort, however dry conditions can

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

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

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. This report won’t turn you into a home inspector, but it will give you some of the common indicators. Uneven Floors Uneven floors are typical, particularly in older homes. Here is a trick to help distinguish between a typical home with character and a structural problem. If the floor sags to the middle of the home, it’s probably just a cha