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Since their creation by Charles Dalziel in 1961, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s) have become a commonplace item in homes and have saved countless lives from electrocution. But how do these devices work and [...]

Roof ventilation is a critical part of a home. Ventilation of the roof and attic space plays a critical role in helping a home maintain a consistent and ideal temperature for the roofing materials [...]

A common and heavily used household appliance, the clothes dryer revolutionized the amount of time that people spent cleaning and drying clothes when it was first developed in 1938. While this machine is both [...]

Moisture in the home can be the source of many problems and addressing this issue is critical in preserving the functionality of a structure. Since bathrooms and kitchens are two of the largest sources [...]

Polybutylene Pipes The History of Polybutylene: Polybutylene (PB) was manufactured from 1978 to 1995 to be used for water pipes in plumbing systems. Polybutylene is a plastic that resembles the PEX, PVC, and Polyethylene [...]

Once a common form of heating in Portland, oil fueled furnaces have become largely replaced by gas and electricity as a primary source of heat. Oil furnaces required large amounts of oil to continue [...]