by MMinard | Sep 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Building a home? New construction inspections can be so valuable! The hope is that everything will look great. The reality is that we usually find some issues that need to be taken care of. In this photo, it was a leaky toilet which leaked under the LVP flooring, and...
by MMinard | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
There have been lots of wet basements after the heavy rains this week. Here’s why gutters are so important! 1. If your gutters do not extend at least 6 feet from your house- as seen in the top 2 photos, the water can drain right back to your foundation and into...
by MMinard | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The short answer: YES! Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and damp air to the home’s exterior. Ventilation systems should be installed in all bathrooms, including those with windows, since windows will not be opened during the winter in...
by MMinard | Nov 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Now that winter (well at least it feels like winter in November) is upon us, there are 10 simple things you can do around your home to prepare it for the cold weather. Insulation: New Iowa homes now require R49 as a reference to how much insulation you may need in the...
by MMinard | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
A few years ago there was a great episode of Myth Busters where they tested what would happen if a water heater in a house exploded. The water heater literally shot out of the roof like a rocket! (Watch here) You may be wondering, “Could this happen to me?” Here are a...
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