Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarms A smoke alarm, also known as a smoke detector, is a device that detects smoke and issues an audible sound and/or a visual signal to alert residents to a potential fire. Facts and Figures According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission: Although most...

Should I Skip a Home Inspection?

Should I skip a home inspection? The housing market has been on fire recently. I’ve read multiple articles and talked to several realtors who have said that many potential home buyers are waving home inspections to be more competitive in the home buying process....

Water Heater Woes

Water Heater Woes  A water heater is an appliance that heats potable water and supplies heated water to the home’s plumbing distribution system.  Most tanks are insulated steel cylinders with an enamel coating on the inner surface. They are referred to as glass-lined...

Its Fall Yall

Its Fall Yall It’s officially fall and as the weather starts to change and the leaves start to turn, there are several things a homeowner should do around the house to get ready for the cooler temperatures.  With a little planning and preparation, it’s easy to get...

How Much Insulation do I need in My Attic?

      When was the last time you were in your attic? Let me rephrase that, when was the last time you were in the attic for anything other than retrieving Christmas Decorations? An attic isn’t a place that we often go to. It’s hot in the summer, cold in the winter,...

What is the big deal with downspouts?

With all the rain we have been having lately, it made me think about an issue that most people have around their homes right now. They don’t even recognize this as a problem that needs to be corrected. It can actually cause damage over time if left unchecked. What...