Replace Your Air Filters – DIY
Routinely changing the filter for your heating and cooling system is one of the best ways to keep your home comfortable and healthy. However, proper filter maintenance is also essential for efficient operation and [...]
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 [...]
Painted Chimneys
Painted Chimneys Although painting of older brick chimneys is common in-home remodels, this practice is not recommended by most masonry and chimney contractors. Brick is porous and naturally absorbs moisture. Painting the brick can [...]
Recalled Cadet Heaters
Recalled Cadet Heater When a home inspector inspects a home, their goal and responsibility is to identify visible health or safety defects. Because there are millions of recalled products in the United [...]
How should a crawlspace be ventilated?
Homes that have a crawlspace have a unique set of concerns when compared to homes built on a slab, or on a basement foundation. Since a crawlspace is an enclosed space under the living [...]
Flexible (Accordion) Sink Drainpipe
Flexible drainpipes under bathroom and kitchen sinks are relatively common and can be purchased in most hardware stores. However, just because they are available does not mean that they should be used. Most of [...]