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Reuben Saltzman

Inspecting Wood Chimney Chases

There are a disproportionate number of wood chimneys with rotted siding and wall sheathing, when compared to other types of siding and other locations.
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Why “S” Traps Aren’t Allowed

A common plumbing defect found in many older houses is an "S" trap. An "S" trap is named so because it looks like an "S" on its side - it...
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A Shorter Wait For Hot Water

Do you ever get annoyed with how long it takes to get hot water at your kitchen sink? I've considered a few different options to get hot water at my...
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Hot Dimmer Switches – How To Know When It’s A Problem

Have you ever brushed your hand up against a dimmer switch and noticed that some of them get extremely hot? I've done this many times while inspecting houses, and whenever...
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Inspecting Deck Guardrails

Between 2003 and 2007, there have been over eleven thousand injuries caused by structural failure or collapse of guardrails at outdoor decks. It's not tough to understand why - when...
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How is your deck attached to the building?

May is National Deck Safety Month, so I'm going to start off this month by writing about the most common cause of deck collapses - improper attachment to building.
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Improper Shingle Nailing = Defective Installation

The manufacturers of asphalt shingles give specific instructions on how to fasten shingles, and they're all pretty much the same. Unfortunately, following those instructions seems to be a difficult thing...
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Two-second tip: how to drill a hole in your wall without making a mess

I heard Adam Carolla mention this quick tip, and it really works.  I had to pass this along.  If you need to drill a hole in your wall and you...
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