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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
Code Interpretation: Fire Separation Gary, I’ve never been able to get a definitive answer on this, so I’m going to ask it here. Should there be fire separation (a party wall type installation?) in an attic over a garage and the attic
This blog post guides homeowners in navigating ancillary home inspections during home-buying. The central theme revolves around the potential for profit-driven upselling of short-term or unnecessary tests by some home inspectors. Smith emphasizes the importance of homeowner education, understanding the limitations of