EXISTING WOOD DECKS; RETROFIT OR REPLACE?

EXISTING WOOD DECKS; RETROFIT OR REPLACE?

Retrofitting an Existing Deck It’s estimated that of the approximately 40 million existing decks, only half are code compliant. Experts believe that many of these decks are potentially unsafe. In situations where it’s not feasible to rebuild an existing deck, it may...
GETTING A FACE FULL OF SMOKE?

GETTING A FACE FULL OF SMOKE?

YOU MIGHT HAVE A CASE OF STACK EFFECT. Fireplaces, wood stoves, and inserts sometimes experience back drafting. This is generally blamed on the wind or the chimney not being high enough. To really solve the problem, first it has to be correctly defined. If smoke or...
SUMP PUMP MAINTENANCE

SUMP PUMP MAINTENANCE

Before performing any maintenance on your sump pump unplug anything electrical on the unit. Then you can check for some of these common problems and fix them before any further water damage incurs. Check some of these common problems that may lead to a malfunctioning...

PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION

WHY SHOULD HOME SELLERS HAVE THEIR HOME INSPECTED WHEN THEY LIST? Eventually buyers are going to conduct a home inspection. Sellers may as well know what buyersare going to find first. It allows a seller to see their home through the eyes of a criticalthird-party....
PROBLEMS WITH ICE DAMS…DAM ICE

PROBLEMS WITH ICE DAMS…DAM ICE

Many homeowners are all too familiar with ice dams. These are thick accumulations of ice that form over the eaves of a house. Water then collects behind the dam and gradually works its way beneath roof shingles through a cycle of freezing and thawing. The result can...
DIRTY HOUSE SIDING

DIRTY HOUSE SIDING

All types of siding eventually accumulate dirt and grime, maybe even some mildew. It might make you think you need to paint the siding. But that’s not so. Often, it’s easy to wash dirt from the surface if the underlying finish is in good shape. Some professionals use...