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 [...]
Microwave Vent Clearance from Range
Often when buying a home, it can be easy for potential home buyers to overlook certain defects that may not be as apparent as others. One of the components of the home that is [...]
Setting Temperature for a Water Heater
Water heaters are a crucial component of modern households, providing hot water for various household tasks such as showers, washing clothes and dishes, and even cleaning. However, to ensure that the water heater operates [...]
Gutters Should be Sloped
Keeping water away and outside of a home is a critical part of keeping a home in good shape and preventing moisture related issues as well as structural problems. A home with gutters in [...]
Vent Free Fireplaces
Vent Free Fireplaces A vent-free gas fireplace is a type of gas fireplace that doesn't require a traditional chimney or venting system to expel combustion byproducts outside. Instead, these fireplaces are designed to burn [...]
How To Fix Gaps Around Plumbing Fixtures
A common defect that we find while inspecting showers is that a gap has formed between a fixture, such as the faucet or faucet handle, and the shower enclosure. This is an issue because [...]