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 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 [...]
Fiber Cement Siding Blocking
Properly flashed penetration blocking is a critical component in cement fiber siding systems. Although important, this exterior detail is often overlooked or executed incorrectly. One of the biggest violations of blocking requirements today, are [...]
Replacing and Cleaning Air Filters
The heating and cooling system in a home is a critical part of a home’s ventilation, air quality, and comfort. The ducts in this system work to transport warm or conditioned air to the [...]
Why Should Line Sets Be Insulated?
Air conditioners and heat pumps are connected to the interior evaporator and condenser by a line set, also known as refrigerant lines. These copper tubes move refrigerant in a cycle through the compressor, condenser, [...]
Downspouts Terminating on Shingles
Downspouts are an essential part of the stormwater management system of a home, which includes gutters, downspouts, and downspout drains. While gutters collect rain water at the roof eaves, downspouts direct this water to [...]