Repairing Moldy Bathroom Sealant
Moldy sealant is a common issue that can quickly make a bathroom look aged and unsightly. The sealant or caulking around your plumbing fixtures is easy pickings for household mold and mildew with an [...]
Aluminum Branch Wiring
If your home has aluminum branch wiring, you are at an increased risk of electrical fire. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has determined that “homes built before 1972, and wired with aluminum, [...]
Common Defects Found in Manufactured Homes
When inspecting manufactured homes, most defects found are comparable to that of a traditional site built home. However, manufactured homes are unique in that they are typically built off-site in a controlled environment using [...]
How to Secure Loose Electrical Receptacles
One of the most common electrical defects found in a home during a general home inspection is loose electrical receptacles. Loose receptacles can be found in old homes, and even newly constructed homes. Loose [...]
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 [...]
Underground Oil Tanks in Portland: Hidden Costs
Once a common form of heating in Portland, oil fueled furnaces have become largely replaced by gas and electricity as a primary source of heat. Oil furnaces required large amounts of oil to continue [...]