How to Insulate Water Pipes
Insulating water pipes is an easy and inexpensive way to improve your home and reduce your energy costs. It can often be accomplished in a single day by the average homeowner. Insulating water pipes [...]
Where are heat sources required in a home?
There are certain requirements for a home in order for it to be considered habitable. In many cases, these types of requirements can determine whether a home can qualify for financing or not. Home [...]
Adjustable Steel Columns
Adjustable steel columns, commonly known as Lally Columns, are hollow steel posts designed to provide intermediate structural support. An attached threaded adjustment mechanism is used to adjust the height of the post. Adjustments can [...]
Fiber Cement Siding Installation Issues
Fiber cement siding is found on many homes in our areas. It is the most commonly installed siding material in our area today. Most people refer to the siding as “Hardie Plank,” however, that [...]
What are Pushmatic / Bulldog Electrical Panels?
There are a few different electrical panel brands that home inspectors look for in a home that are potentially dangerous and defective. When these types of panels are found, most home inspectors will recommend [...]
Roof Anchor Protective Caps
Roof anchors are devices or components designed to provide a secure attachment point on a roof for the purpose of supporting personal fall arrest systems (PFAS) or other safety equipment. They are an essential [...]