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Mary had a little lamb, and it’s fleece…ended up in an attic?

From Top To Bottom (see what we did there?) a home is filled with insulation—in ceilings, behind walls, and beneath

Do I Need A Deck Railing?

I recently had an old client ask me if he could Remove his guard rail from his deck. His deck

Can I Have Lead In My Drinking Water?

Q: If the home was constructed prior to 1978, is it possible that the pipes could contain lead, and if

What to do if solid-strand aluminum wiring is found in your home

In this post, I’m not going to explain the hazards of single strand aluminum wiring, but I will describe the

Solicitation Calls After Your Inspection?

Occasionally we get a call from a client who is upset about getting a barrage of solicitation calls from 3rd-party

Questions About Indoor Mold: Answered

Where is mold found? Mold spores are found everywhere all the time – indoors and outdoors. It’s just part of

Indoor Air Quality Tests

What is involved in an indoor air quality test? It takes a bit of time, but it’s a very simple

Cleaning Fridge Coils

The refrigerator is arguably the most important major appliance in the kitchen, and it’s often the most expensive one as

How to Touch Up Your Home’s Exterior Paint

A pristine exterior paint job not only increases your home’s curb appeal; it also helps protect its trim, flashing and

How to Check Toilet for Leaks

Identifying if a toilet is leaking should be done as soon as you suspect a leak, in the interest of

Burglar-Resistant Homes

There are a number of measures that homeowners can take to ensure that their homes are not attractive to burglars.

Electrical Safety

Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will

15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask one of

Homeowner Maintenance: Changing the HVAC Filter

Part of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some tasks that, if deferred, can lead

How to Flush Sediment out of a Water Heater

Every homeowner knows how important it is to clean and maintain your systems and appliances. However, many homeowners don’t know