by Inspector | Mar 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your gutters and downspouts aren’t really on your mind until there is a problem with them. Without a proper drainage system for your roof, your roof can get damaged. Your drainage system needs to be large enough to handle the volume of water that runs off the roof or...
by Inspector | Mar 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
What causes rust? The process is called oxidation, and it is the result of oxygen coming into contact with the metal, usually through water. Once the process starts, it makes it easier for more rust to form since the porous surface captures moisture easily. This is a...
by Inspector | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been tempted to flush something down the toilet that you want to get rid of? We’re not talking about excrement or toilet paper, but anything besides that. As a rule, nothing else should go down the toilet, but here are a few items that will...
by Inspector | Feb 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
Working around your home, a ladder often proves to be an invaluable tool, and it should be easy enough to use, right? The truth is that ladders can be very dangerous when used improperly. According to a study by the CDC, falls are a leading cause of death, and nearly...
by Inspector | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you have an older home, lead paint could be a potential danger you have to deal with. Lead was once a very common ingredient in paint and plumbing fixtures, and it can cause serious health-problems. In homes built before 1978, it is possible that the paint used had...
by Inspector | Jan 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
During the winter months, carbon monoxide poisoning causes many deaths throughout the country. This gas has no color or odor, and is caused by incomplete combustion of fuels. Using indoor heaters that burn wood, coal, petroleum or oil without proper ventilation will...
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