Caring For Your Gutters and Downspouts
Understanding the health of your gutters and downspouts are important. When Home Inspectors visit your home for an inspection, they are required to inspect the gutters and downspouts as part…
The Potential for a Water Crisis in the U.S.
The water we use today is stored in aquifers and in reservoirs. Together, these methods, along with the infrastructure associated with them, play a major part in powering the U.S.…
Tree Dangers Around Your Home
Trees Can Grow To Be A Problem. Although trees are generally a desirable feature of home landscaping, they can pose a threat to buildings in a number of different ways.…
Hazardous Plants Around Your Home: Poison Ivy, Oak and Sumac
The Dangers of Poisonous Plant Species In almost all suburban and rural regions of the United States and Canada, home owners run the risk of developing potentially debilitating, allergic symptoms…
Inspecting Solar Water Heater Health and Maintenance
Solar water heaters are a cost-effective way to heat water in almost any climate. Water heated in this manner can be used for myriad home, business and industrial applications, and…
Pressure-Assist Toilets
What are Pressure-Assisted Toilets, and How do they Work? As Pressure-Assisted toilets become more common, especially in newer and updated homes, homeowners should know how they work. Pressure-assist toilets are…
Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
Designing and Building An Energy-Efficient Home? There are many conformations that home builders need to take into account when considering energy source installation. Many people don’t believe their homes would…
