Bathroom exhaust fans are the unsung heroes of the bathroom and are an important part of the ventilation system of a home. While these fans do help to remove odors from the bathroom, their most important task is to exhaust moist air from bathing activities to the exterior. While the average bathroom fan will [...]
Toilets are one of the most important components of a home’s plumbing system and remove waste from the home through a clean, safe, and efficient process. While most toilets are basic in their function and rely on gravity to pull water and waste into the sewage system, the mechanisms in these toilets can wear [...]
Kitchen sink faucets are an essential part of a home’s plumbing system and provide hot and cold water on demand. However, like most household systems, these can need repair or replacement periodically. Dripping or leaking faucets are a common issue in many homes and can have a number of different possible causes. Whether from [...]
Damaged bug screen. Do you have windows with missing or damaged screens? Tracking down the correct sized screens that fit into an older window can be difficult, and if you do find screen replacements, they can be also be expensive than you expect. Hiring a professional to install screens could cost up [...]
Negative grading around a home. Proper drainage around a home is something that is often overlooked. Inadequate drainage could lead to foundation settling, moisture intrusion and mold growth issues. Many homes have improper grading issues that can allow water to drain up against a foundation. For homes in areas with expansive soil [...]
Nail Pop Nail pops and drywall cracks are common cosmetic defects that can form in recently built homes, or in homes that have undergone recent drywall repairs. In most cases these cosmetic defects are caused by expansion and contraction of building materials as they dry after installation, or by installation errors. Drywall [...]
Electrical Panel It is common to find electrical panels in older homes with obsolete, in-eligible, or missing labeling. Although most home owners may not have to operate circuit breakers in the electric panel too often, it is important to have proper labeling so that the circuit breakers in the panel can be [...]
Exterior Sealant Sealant is an essential part of a home and can be found both on the interior and exterior. Sealant is usually used to seal and close small gaps, penetrations, holes, and joints that would otherwise allow the movement of moisture, pests, air, or dust. This can include, but is not [...]
Fireplaces were the first source of heating inside the home. Prior to the invention of forced air heating systems, residential homes depended on central heat sources such as fireplaces to stay warm. These types of heating systems were rarely effective at heating an entire house. In the late 1800’s radiator technology was [...]
Driveway Cracks Concrete driveways are a common part of the exterior of a home. They provide an even surface for vehicles and can be an integral part of providing access to a home. However, concrete will almost always crack and this is often times just part of the curing process. Since concrete [...]
