Discharging a sump pump into the city's sanitary sewer system is a big 'no-no'. While this might seem like an easier and more attractive option than running a discharge tube...Read More
At almost every home inspection with a sump system, I end up recommending some type of change for safety, performance, or both. Here are five common sump system defects, in...Read More
Photoelectric smoke alarms are the only smoke alarms you need. Forget dual-sensor smoke alarms, and forget ionization alarms. I recently read a very informative article in the ASHI Reporter by...Read More
Is a longer home inspection good news for the seller, or bad news? Or neither? Great question. The quick answer is that there are so many variables that affect the...Read More
When an HVAC tech performs a maintenance check on an air conditioner, they'll typically have a long list of stuff to go over. Perhaps the most important item on this...Read More
The UL listed semi-rigid dryer transition duct and the Dryerflex transition duct never burned through. I recorded all of the tests and trimmed the uneventful parts of the videos to...Read More
There's a cool new product in town that's making deck footings way faster and easier to install; it's called a Diamond Pier® Foundation System.Read More
One of the most common problems with decks in Minnesota is frost heave. Today I’ll explain how this works, why it matters, and what steps can be taken to help...Read More
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