DIY Weather-Stripping and Insulation at Attic and Crawlspace Hatches
Attic Access Hatch In most homes, air leakage through building penetrations is something that is hard to avoid, but there are some places in the home where excess air leakage can be [...]
Interchangeable Breakers
Circuit breakers are an important part of a home’s electrical system and protect electrical circuits from overcurrent or short circuits. Electrical panel manufacturer’s design and install different varieties of circuit breakers for different panel [...]
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 [...]
What are acceptable clearances for metal flue pipes?
Maintaining proper clearances between the flues of combustion appliances like wood stoves, fireplaces, furnaces, pellet stoves, etc. is critical to help prevent damage to the home and potential fires. Any substance or surface that [...]
Don’t Pull Combustion Air from Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The dangers of having a gas fired appliance within a bedroom or other small space intended for occupation may seem obvious, however, these conditions are often found in older homes. Unfortunately, many people have [...]
Missing Attic Insulation
Missing Attic Insulation Insulation has been an integral part of homes for thousands of years and the basic function, regardless of material used, has been the same: to provide a thermally resistant [...]