Home Egress Requirements
Modern building standards have several requirements regarding egress in a home. All bedrooms and finished basements that do not have a door to the exterior should be equipped with properly sized egress windows. Egress [...]
How to fix a door that is rubbing against the carpet or floor
A door that is rubbing against the floor can sometimes be a simple nuisance but sometimes it can cause damage and negatively affect the HVAC system of the home. A door that repeatedly rubs [...]
Protective Sleeve for CSST
Corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) is a type of flexible piping used in the installation of natural gas and propane supply lines in residential and commercial buildings. CSST is a more flexible and easier-to-install [...]
How to Install a Washing Machine Drain Pan
Braided hoses are less likely to break. Water is the natural nemesis of homes and can cause tremendous damage in a very short amount of time. Whether it originates from roof leaks [...]
Chimney Crowns and Repairs
Chimney Crowns and Repairs A chimney crown, also known as a chimney cap or chimney top plate, is a slab or layer of concrete that covers the top of a masonry chimney. It serves [...]
What is Water Hammer?
If you’ve ever heard loud banging coming from behind the walls when running water at a fixture such as a washing machine, sink, or other plumbing appliance, you may have experienced the phenomenon known [...]