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We have all experienced that annoying burst of hot or cold water in the shower when someone else in the house turns on a faucet or flushes a toilet. While for many of us, it simply requires a quick maneuver out of the way of the flowing water, for others, such as the...

Backflow in a water system can happen very easily and ensuring that it won't happen to you, in your water lines is an important step to having safe water to drink and to use in your home.  Backflow is a term referring to the backtracking of normal water, causing waste...

So many things in our home nowadays are electric, from kitchen appliances to iPads and phones, everything requires an electrical outlet. In many older homes, there are simply not enough outlets, so a power strip seems the obvious choice to keep up with the demand, but...

If you are thinking of buying an older home, you might want to consider that it could possibly be wired with aluminum wiring. Is this something you should be concerned about? Here are a few factors to consider;​Aluminum has been shown to have certain weaknesses which...

Depending on the area that you live in, a barn can be an added structure next to the house, whether you want it there or not. This type of structure could be used for a variety of purposes, to store agriculture or another type of equipment, storing hay or animal feed,...

Chimneys in a house are very common, and actually, can add much to the aesthetics of a house.  However, although a chimney may be a very sturdy structure, it also may be in danger of collapsing if not properly constructed or maintained.  This is actually a real...

In North America where basements are common, an inspector may come across what is known as an adjustable steel column, also known as screw jacks, or beam jacks. These are used to support a structure and mostly found in a basement, although not always. The purpose of...

No one enjoys the thought of having bats living in our attics, however due to the fact that bats can be found in the majority of inhabited places all over the world, we have to expect that we will encounter them at some point, so what are some of the ways we can...

We see a lot of things on home inspections, and many bigger issues can be prevented with maintenance. Below are 3 things that you should consider to help you avoid having issues with your home later down the road.Roof Replacement This may seem like a big job, and not...

​Driveways tend to be one of the most forgotten maintenance items. But driveways are very expensive to repair, and well worth maintaining. With winter almost fully upon us, it is even more important to care for them. Here are a few suggestions from your Vail CO home...