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​Public restrooms often have touchless fixtures for soap, water, paper towel, hand sanitizer, and other things. This is a fact we typically take for granted unless we happen to be in a pandemic. But have you ever stopped to think about why touchless fixtures are so...

​It never fails, I could perform 100’s of 1,000’s of home inspections, and eventually (and regularly) I will find a pointed screw in an electric panel. That is bad news, as those screws are supposed to be machine screws for very important safety reasons.It seems like...

​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...

Water that has a high mineral content is often called hard water. This is something that many homeowners have to deal with, and it usually comes from a water source that runs through limestone layers. The minerals in question are mainly calcium and magnesium, and they...

​Did you know that the average size of houses in the United States is around 2,500 square feet? Since that’s an average, naturally some people feel like that’s too much, and others feel like that’s not enough. If you’re part of the group that feels like that’s too...

If you don’t come from a background of home improvement projects or general contracting work, it can be frightening to think about doing certain tasks around your property on your own. And, to be sure, there’s a lot of benefit in getting help from a professional, or...

​Did you know that a typical clothes dryer could cause significant damage to a home? Among other things, if your home’s dryer is not installed properly, it could be a serious risk for moisture damage or fire. Here’s what we mean:​Moisture damage. When you grab that...

​We all know that there are some things in life that we cannot live without, and clean drinking water is one of them. If you are using well water for your home's water source when was the last time you had it tested? Why is regularly testing your well water so...

​Recycling our used household items has become part of our daily lives, but something we may not always consider recycling is our wastewater. What are some ways to do this, and what are the advantages of doing so? We use a great deal of water just by going about our...

You are probably well aware by now that a home inspection is vital for ensuring that your new home is a wise investment. So, what should you do if the home inspection uncovers a problem? What will that mean for you as the buyer? It is common for some items on a home...