Best Practices for Refinishing Exterior Trim Your home's exterior trim plays a crucial role in its overall appearance and protection against the elements. Over time, exposure to sunlight, rain, and changing temperatures can cause the paint on exterior trim to deteriorate. This will make the trim look worn and weathered. Refinishing your exterior trim [...]
Unvented Crawlspaces An unvented crawl space is a type of foundation design that is sealed and insulated. Unlike vented crawl spaces, which have openings that allow for air circulation, unvented crawl spaces are typically fully enclosed. Air circulation and humidity is controlled through a number of mechanical means within the crawlspace to accommodate for [...]
Common Deck Defects Found During a Home Inspection: What Homeowners Should Know A deck is a great extension of your living space—a place to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors. But like any part of a home, decks require proper construction and ongoing maintenance to remain safe and functional. If you’ve just had a [...]
Understanding Common Stair Defects After a Home Inspection: A Guide for Homeowners If you’ve recently had a home inspection, chances are your inspector may have flagged some issues with your stairs. While it might feel overwhelming, especially if you weren’t expecting it, stair-related defects are among the most common problems found during inspections—and they’re [...]
Chimneys are important parts of many homes, helping to provide warmth and ambiance through the use of fireplaces and wood stoves. To make sure the chimney system works safely and efficiently, regular inspections are key. There are various kinds of chimney inspections. At the most basic level, these are inspections that a home owner [...]
The quality of water coming out of our plumbing fixtures is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home. When the water looks discolored, it can be alarming for the home owner or buyer. Most will start to ask questions about the water’s safety, origin, and potential impacts on both health and [...]
An on-site stormwater management system refers to a set of practices and facilities designed to manage and control stormwater runoff at or near its source, rather than allowing it to flow freely over surfaces and potentially cause erosion, flooding, water pollution, and damage to adjacent structures. These systems play a crucial role in protecting [...]
Expansion tanks and thermal expansion relief valves are used in water heater applications to address the expansion of water as it is heated. When water is heated, it expands, and without an expansion tank or expansion relief valve, the pressure in the system can increase, potentially causing damage to the water heater, pipes, or [...]
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 been injured or killed from exposure to toxic levels of carbon monoxide that are traced back to a malfunctioning combustion [...]
When looking for a new home, whether you’re a first time buyer or seasoned owner, buying an older home can be enticing when compared to the cost of a much newer home. But should you look at older homes if you do not have room in the budget for repairs, renovations or necessary improvements? [...]
