Building Consultant
Have you noticed dark, shadowy rings around your soffit vents, especially on the shady side of your home?. This staining—often called “ghosting”—can tell us a lot about how your attic is breathing, or not breathing, as it should. The dark rings are
A Story of Safety, Money, and a Few Good Arguments Have you ever wondered why buildings are built the way they are? It’s not just random. There’s a whole story behind the rules—our building codes—that shape our homes and offices. These codes
You’ve just finished a warm, relaxing bath. You pull the drain plug, stretch a little, and then it happens: glug-glug-glug…bark! That hollow, slurping, gurgling sound echoes from the tub drain like it’s growling at you for using it. It’s not just weird,
HVAC sizing methods got a shake-up when Allison Bailes wrote “You Don’t Need a Load Calculation” over at Energy Vanguard, pitching runtime data as a rule of thumb over Manual J numbers for replacement systems in existing homes. He’s onto something—why fuss
Flood maps might not sound exciting, but they’re a big deal if you live near water or are thinking about buying a home. These maps, created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), show areas at risk of flooding. They help determine