About once a year, our chimney inspection comes to an unexpected grinding halt. It’s all about a federally protected bird called a Chimney Swift. Photo credit: Wikipedia I’ve heard my...Read More
Check out the photo below. Do you see the problem? The white pipe sticking up out of the roof is a plumbing vent. The rubber boot at the base of...Read More
One of the most common type of plumbing vent caps in Minnesota is a two-piece frost-resistant plumbing vent cap, which has a piece of lead that can be bent to fit over...Read More
Fenix has a new headlamp to beat all headlamps, called the HM71R. It’s very similar to the HM61R headlamp, but it comes with a more powerful battery, and it boasts...Read More
InfiRay recently contacted me to review their new smartphone infrared camera, called the P2 Pro. They sent me a camera for free, and I get a commission if you buy...Read More
If you have little kids and you have a gas fireplace at your house, be warned: the glass front of a gas fireplace gets scary-hot. If a toddler puts their...Read More
I grew up doing construction work with my dad, and my first “real” job was at a hardware store, so I’ve spent my life assuming everyone knows what a hollow...Read More
Last week I wrote about what combustion air ducts are and why houses need them. This week I will follow up with some of the most common problems and solutions...Read More
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