How To Test For Lead Paint – DIY
Lead paint is a product that was commonly used in the 19th and 20th centuries in American homes and can be found in a vast number of homes built during this period. Lead based [...]
Oversized Circuit Breaker for Air Conditioner
Air conditioning systems play a crucial role in maintaining comfortable indoor environments. To ensure their safe and efficient operation, it is important to follow the manufacturer's recommended guidelines, particularly when it comes to selecting [...]
The Importance of Firewalls: The First Line of Defense
One of the most significant safety features in a home is the firewall, a feature that is rarely understood and easily missed. The functionality of a firewall is critical since even small amounts of [...]
Wood Stove Requirements in Oregon
Wood stoves and fireplace inserts have been required to be certified by the EPA since 1992. The Oregon DEQ had a certification program starting even earlier in the 1980s. Therefore, if you have a [...]
What is Lumberyard Mold?
When people hear the word “mold” during a general home inspection, there is usually a concern about indoor air quality, and the health and safety of occupants. When home inspectors find evidence of what [...]
Common Problems with Decks
Decks are attractive and useful features of homes, but even great-looking structures can have safety problems, and all of them need maintenance. As they extend the home footprint into the outdoors, they are vulnerable [...]