Why Are Reversed Polarity (Hot Neutral Reversed) Outlets a Hazard?
A common electrical issue that home inspectors find is electrical outlets that have hot and neutral wires reversed, or reversed polarity. While this is generally an easy fix, uncorrected it presents a potential shock [...]
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 Install A Self-Closing Hinge On An Occupant Door For The Garage – DIY
In homes with attached garages, there are certain safety considerations that should be made in order to ensure that safe conditions exist for the occupants. Garages are great for storing vehicles, and are also often [...]
Top 5 reasons why shouldn’t you use an environmental contractor for sewer scopes, radon testing, oil tank sweeps and mold testing
For most people buying a home, it is usually one of the biggest purchases of their lifetime. The price to purchase a home does not only include the purchase cost but there are also [...]
Ungrounded Three Prong Outlets
In many older homes, it is common to find two prong outlets that were standard when the home was built. However, most newer appliances require an outlet that has three prongs for it to [...]
How to Correct a Misaligned Door Latch
A common problem with doors in a home is a misaligned latch that does not allow the door to stay close. This is an annoying problem that can be caused by a variety of [...]