Roof Edge Flashing
Roof edge flashing is a component of the roof that should be incorporated into all installations with asphalt shingles and many other roof covering materials. The purpose of roof edge flashing is to direct [...]
How To Label an Electrical Panel
Electrical Panel It is common to find electrical panels in older homes with obsolete, in-eligible, or missing labeling. Although most home owners may not have to operate circuit breakers in the electric [...]
Ungrounded Three Prong Outlets
In many older homes, it is common to find two prong outlets that were standard when the home was built. However, most newer appliances require an outlet that has three prongs for it to [...]
Dryer Vent Fires
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 [...]
Foundation Vents and Basement Windows Below Grade
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 [...]
Oregon Smoke Alarm Law
Smoke Alarm Rules In Oregon: Why We Need Alarms: Smoke alarms are a key part of a fire escape plan and are vital for the protection of home occupants in case of a fire. [...]