Lawn sprinklers can a great convenience and provide watering for your yard that can be adjusted to your lawn’s needs. However, this system occasionally needs to be adjusted to cater to your yard’s needs and can be tested in order to ensure that they are covering all of the necessary areas of your yard. [...]
In the Pacific Northwest, keeping water away from the home structure is of the upmost importance. With an average of over 42 inches of rainfall in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area, your gutter and downspout system is a critical line of defense against water intruding into the home through the roof, siding, and foundation. Like [...]
Bathroom exhaust fans are the unsung heroes of the bathroom and are an important part of the ventilation system of a home. While these fans do help to remove odors from the bathroom, their most important task is to exhaust moist air from bathing activities to the exterior. While the average bathroom fan will [...]
Circuit breakers are an important part of a home’s electrical system and protect electrical circuits from overcurrent or short circuits. Electrical panel manufacturer’s design and install different varieties of circuit breakers for different panel systems and can vary depending on the manufacturer and year. Circuit breakers, like many systems in a home, may need [...]
Toilets are one of the most important components of a home’s plumbing system and remove waste from the home through a clean, safe, and efficient process. While most toilets are basic in their function and rely on gravity to pull water and waste into the sewage system, the mechanisms in these toilets can wear [...]
Kitchen sink faucets are an essential part of a home’s plumbing system and provide hot and cold water on demand. However, like most household systems, these can need repair or replacement periodically. Dripping or leaking faucets are a common issue in many homes and can have a number of different possible causes. Whether from [...]
Exterior Sealant Sealant is an essential part of a home and can be found both on the interior and exterior. Sealant is usually used to seal and close small gaps, penetrations, holes, and joints that would otherwise allow the movement of moisture, pests, air, or dust. This can include, but is not [...]
Driveway Cracks Concrete driveways are a common part of the exterior of a home. They provide an even surface for vehicles and can be an integral part of providing access to a home. However, concrete will almost always crack and this is often times just part of the curing process. Since concrete [...]
Missing Attic Insulation Insulation has been an integral part of homes for thousands of years and the basic function, regardless of material used, has been the same: to provide a thermally resistant barrier that reduces the movement of thermal energy into and out of the home. While there have been many different [...]
Foundation Vent Below Grade Foundation vents are an important part of the crawlspace ventilation system in most homes with an unconditioned underfloor area. While these vents help to lower moisture levels in the crawlspace, they can also lead to significant moisture problems if not properly protected. A common defect found at many [...]
