How Secure Is Your Folding Stairway Pulldown
Normally, you’d find a string hanging from the cover of the stairway. For outside locations that might present a bit of a security issue. A quick pad lock will help secure the hatch. Done…unless there was NO string to pull!
Proper Air Flow
Have you noticed that some areas in your home are cooler or warmer (depending on the season) than other parts of your home. Maybe it’s a corner or an entire side wall. Air flow is important. Good air flow is even more important. Conditioned air enters your room through air supply vents. Once it leaves the […]
Attic Stairs = Energy Wasting Hole in Your Ceiling
As a building consultant, I have the privilege of visiting countless homes, often gaining access to spaces rarely seen by homeowners, like the attic. And in almost every home with an attic, there’s a common and incredibly useful feature: the folding stairway, often conveniently built into the ceiling of a hallway or laundry room. They […]