Duct Dilemma: Why Proper Ventilation Systems Are Worth the Investment
During a recent home inspection, I walked into a well-kept house where a proud homeowner was eager to show off his latest DIY projects. One was a 6-inch flex duct running from the roof to his HVAC return plenum. “Fresh air on a budget?” Hardly. Here’s the reality: that wasn’t fresh air—it was an express […]
See How Water Can Flow Against Gravity
Although not as serious as bulk water movement, capillary forces are powerful…often moving upwards without the occupant’s knowledge.
Wood Deck Framing Regulations Get Tougher and More Expensive
A new treated wood industry standard requires “Ground Contact” rated lumber even for above-ground deck joists and beams.
Construction Coaching – Wet Lumber
:: Nail Pops – Interior Trim Cracks – Bowed Stud Walls :: These conditions could have very little to do with the quality of the sub-contractors and more to do with how the builder stored his lumber during construction, the temp and moisture level present at the time the frame is being built and how […]
5 Things The Seller Can Do To Prepare For A Home Inspection
Each week handymen across the country earn great money repairing homes under contract for sellers who listed their “not ready for prime time” home. There are literally dozens of issues I find each week that, if repaired in time, could have saved the seller hard earned cash. Most repairs are simple and could have been […]