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Drain Line From Master Bathroom Tub Removed

Monday, March 8th, 2010
While performing a one year warranty inspection on a residential home, I discovered the master bathroom tub drain line had been completely removed and thrown in the corner so that the HVAC ductwork could be run. This caused the bathtub water to drain into the crawlspace for a full year. Continue reading.

How To Prevent Poor Attic Ventilation

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
One of the easiest ways to prevent poor attic ventilation is by checking to see if attic insulation is blocking the soffit vents. The ventilation process of an attic is fairly simple. The soffit vents act as intake vents, allowing cool air to enter into the attic, while the ... Continue reading.

S Trap Under a Bathroom Sink

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Today I was doing an inspection on a house and quickly noticed that all the sinks in the home were plumbed with S traps. This is actually no longer allowed and something that should be corrected. If you have S traps under your sinks and been noticing a stinky smell ... Continue reading.

How To Support Floor Joists

Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
As a home owner, It's important to know the proper way a floor joist should be supported. Improperly supported floor joists is something I commonly see when performing home inspections so I wanted to make sure I included the information here for you on the blog. Floor joists should be supported ... Continue reading.

How To Install A Sub-Floor

Sunday, October 11th, 2009
One thing that a lot of homeowners find when getting ready to put down new flooring, is that they need to fix or replace their existing sub-flooring. The sub-floor is any flooring found beneath your floor covering. Every room in your house has a sub-floor, and these need ... Continue reading.

How To Work With Wallpaper

Saturday, September 26th, 2009
Wallpaper has always been one of the best ways to bring a room to life. Wallpaper has been used for hundreds of years, and comes in a wide variety of colors and textures. However, wallpapers have been made from different materials and some of them were more toxic ... Continue reading.

Restoring Old Furniture

Sunday, September 13th, 2009
Home improvement aren’t just about upgrading your home.  It’s about adding beautiful furnishings along with the paint and fixtures.  However, once you’ve done all the interior work, there may not be a lot of money left for new furniture.  Rather than buying all new stuff, why not just restore some ... Continue reading.

Home Improvement Discounts

Saturday, September 12th, 2009
Home improvements can become quite expensive.  So, in order to save some money, many homeowners look for various home improvement discounts.  These come in the form of coupons, in-store discounts, and special sales.  Most of the national home improvement chains offer great discounts on their products, but some of the ... Continue reading.

Energy Efficient Home Improvements

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
Most homeowners want to find inexpensive ways to improve their homes, while working with more energy-efficient products.  In some areas of the United States, state building codes are making it a requirement to add energy efficient materials when doing an upgrade on your home.  So, just what exactly are some ... Continue reading.

How To Update Your Home Fireplace

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Nearly all older homes have at least one fireplace within.  As a home ages, updates are needed to keep the fireplace safe and up to code.  And in some homes, the fireplace is more for looks than for use.  Whatever the case, there are several ways in which to make ... Continue reading.
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