Keeping Your Basement Dry

Keeping Your Basement Dry

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...
Why are home inspections so important?

Why are home inspections so important?

When buying a new car, you always want to take it for a test drive, and take it to your mechanic to make sure that there are no major defects before buying. When purchasing a home, you are spending *much* more than that, and repairs can also be much more costly! It is...
Do I really need to use my bathroom vent?

Do I really need to use my bathroom vent?

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...
Water Heater Safety

Water Heater Safety

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...