How to Refinish a Deck
Many of the decks that we inspect have finish coatings that are at or past the end of their useful service life. In our wet climate, maintaining a protective finish coating on the deck [...]
Painted Chimneys
Painted Chimneys Although painting of older brick chimneys is common in-home remodels, this practice is not recommended by most masonry and chimney contractors. Brick is porous and naturally absorbs moisture. Painting the brick can [...]
How To Clean Your Refrigerator Condenser Coil
Throughout history, human beings have used their ingenuity to figure out how to improve their lives. Once such improvement that has evolved over time is the use of cooling to help preserve food. Ancient [...]
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 [...]
Polybutylene Pipes
Polybutylene Pipes The History of Polybutylene: Polybutylene (PB) was manufactured from 1978 to 1995 to be used for water pipes in plumbing systems. Polybutylene is a plastic that resembles the PEX, PVC, and Polyethylene [...]
Proper Fence Construction and Maintenance
Fences around a home help to create a more peaceful and safe space where pets and children can use the yard freely without being open to the street or neighborhood beyond. A fenced-in home gives [...]