Washington Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
Washington State Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rules: What is Carbon Monoxide & why should I care about it? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is deadly. We can only detect carbon [...]
What is Efflorescence?
When looking for evidence of moisture intrusion in a crawlspace or basement, some of the most obvious signs include water stains on the floor or vapor barrier, decay in wood, or moisture damaged framing. [...]
What are AFCI’s?
Safety devices in homes have come in many forms over years, some of which are relatively inexpensive and require only small modifications to existing hardware to put in place. However, these changes can have [...]
Maintenance For Your Asphalt Shingle Roof
Regular maintenance is the best way to help extend the life of the various components within a home and to keep them operating properly. One of the most important areas of a home is [...]
Recessed Lighting and Insulation Contact
Recessed lighting is a popular feature in both new construction and in remodeled homes, but an important safety factor is not obvious. Some recessed light fixtures are designed to be safe for insulation contact [...]
Discolored Water: What is the Cause?
Turning on your sink or shower and finding orange or rust colored water coming out of the fixture can be shocking. Discolored water can flow from faucets for a few different reasons. Typically, it [...]