What is Louisiana-Pacific (LP) Inner-Seal Siding?
Louisiana-Pacific was hit with a barrage of lawsuits in the 1990s over the alleged subpar performance of LP's faux-cedar Inner-Seal siding. LP Inner-Seal siding was produced from 1985-1995. Inner-Seal siding from LP came with [...]
Swimming Pool Winterization
Here in the Pacific Northwest, where winter temperatures can drop below freezing, swimming pool winterization is particularly important. Winterizing your outdoor swimming pool can help to prevent a variety of issues, including damaged pool [...]
How to Replace a Dryer Vent Hose
Dryers have become a staple appliance along with washing machines and are a huge time saver. Since the invention of electric dryers in 1937, clothes dryers have grown in popularity and can now be [...]
Roof Ventilation
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 [...]
Common Retaining Wall Problems
Retaining walls are an important building component that help to secure the ground around a home. They are commonly installed when a home is built on a hillside, and where the hillside is cut [...]
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 [...]