Today I’ll cover the basic rules for putting holes into I-joists. I discussed notching and boring for dimensional lumber in last week’s blog post, and it was easy to cover...Read More
Every carpenter, electrician, plumber, HVAC contractor, and home inspector should know the rules for allowable cuts and holes into floor joists. Cuts and holes are known in the trades as...Read More
One of the most common defects we find with asphalt shingles is improper nailing. Manufacturers of asphalt shingles give specific instructions on how to fasten shingles, and they’re all about...Read More
One of the easiest ways to check the health of your own furnace is to do a temperature rise check. You don’t need to be a “handy” homeowner to do...Read More
Today I’ll cover the basics of shut-off valves; we’ll discuss different types and the pros and cons of each. We’ll start with my least favorite valve first. And yes, I...Read More
I’ve been doing this home inspection thing for a couple of decades, and I have yet to sit through a single class where the teacher is 100% on-point when it...Read More
I’m not a fan of gas log fireplaces because they waste energy and they’re a potential safety hazard. These fireplaces start out as wood-burning fireplaces, but at some point, someone...Read More
I’m not sure if it’s handy homeowners or negligent contractors who are responsible, but we find the same installation defects on water softeners over and over again. The installation instructions...Read More
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