Crawl Space Insulation & Installation
The crawl space is the area located beneath the floor of a raised home. Crawl spaces are typically 1 to 3 feet high, as...
Oil Paint vs. Latex Paint
When painting a home, you generally have two choices when it comes to paint selection – oil paint or latex paint. While there are...
What Do I Do for a Clogged Drain?
Clogged drains are common in household sinks, basins, and tubs. The restrictions are often related to the collection of hair and soap products in...
What causes a Faucet Handle Leak
A slow leak in a faucet handle generally happens when the O-rings and/or the gaskets in the handle valve are defective because of corrosion...
7 Common Plumbing Problems in Houses
As houses age, plumbing problems often occur in sinks, tubs, showers, and toilets. These problems are typically leaks and malfunctions in the fixtures usually...
Hurricane Preparation Checklist
Hurricane season occurs between June 1 and November 30. If you live in a hurricane zone, you know these storms are unpredictable and very...
Catastrophe Supply List
A catastrophe brings tremendous hardship to affected regions. Having reliable products to begin the cleanup is essential. As such, the following items should be...
The Value of a HVAC Maintenance Plan
We all appreciate the comforts of home when the air conditioning and heating systems are working properly. However, the average homeowner doesn’t know what...
3 Common Signs of Hail Damage
Hail damage to your roof can be a concern after significant storm events, especially during the spring and summer months. These balls or chunks...
Spring Home Maintenance
Springtime is just around the corner, and most people are thinking about house maintenance as the frigid winter draws to a close. Consider this...
Why is my garage door so noisy?
Why is my garage door so noisy when opening and closing? Your garage door is large and has many moving parts, including the motor,...
Foundation Corner Crack
Foundation corner cracks are extremely common in residential concrete foundation slabs. These cracks are also commonly referred to as slab cracks. They occur, as...
7 Common Outdoor Electrical Problems
Are you having any outdoor electrical problems? Do breakers trip or lights turn off when it rains? Does the power to your house go...
Value of a Structural Engineer
Value of a Structural Engineer Why would you hire a structural engineer to design your house? Shouldn’t building contractors know how to build a...
Garage Slab Cracks
Garage Slab Cracks Garage slab cracks are caused by various conditions and show up in the slab in different ways. Two common conditions include...
What Do Floor Tile Cracks Mean?
What Causes Floor Tiles to Crack? Unfortunately, floor tile cracks are common in houses. The floor tile crack may actually grow in length or...
