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Electrical

Is Aluminum Wiring Safe to Have in Your House?

If your house was built between 1965 and 1973, it likely features aluminum wiring - a once-popular, affordable alternative to safe copper. However, aluminum comes with safety concerns that leave many homeowners feeling uneasy. The…

Lou WissnerMarch 5, 2024

Water heater

Can a Water Heater Explode if it’s Turned Off?

As an essential appliance, your water heater works hard to deliver hot water on demand. However, behind its unassuming exterior is the potential for explosive disaster. Faulty parts, sediment build-up, and improper maintenance can create…

Lou WissnerFebruary 29, 2024

Home maintenance

How to Clean Linoleum Floors

Linoleum is a popular and practical flooring choice for many homeowners. It's durable, affordable, water-resistant, and available in a wide range of colors and patterns. However, like any flooring, linoleum requires regular cleaning and maintenance…

Lou WissnerFebruary 23, 2024

Home maintenance Plumbing

How to Turn Off the Water Supply to Your Toilet

Are you having toilet troubles? Learning how to quickly turn off the water supply to your toilet could enable you to resolve leaks, make repairs, or perform maintenance yourself. With a few basic tools and…

Lou WissnerFebruary 20, 2024

Electrical

Do Garbage Disposals Need GFCI Protection?

Electrical accidents in the kitchen can happen in an instant. Consequently, kitchen safety measures like GFCI protection are critical. GFCI, or ground fault circuit interrupter, is an essential electrical safety device found in kitchen outlets.…

Lou WissnerFebruary 15, 2024

Plumbing

How Long Do Copper Pipes Last?

When it comes to the veins of your home's plumbing system, copper pipes are often regarded as the arteries that stand the test of time. Their shimmering presence beneath our floors and behind walls plays…

Lou WissnerFebruary 7, 2024

Electrical

What Is A Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Naturally, keeping children safe at home is a parent’s top priority. As they begin to explore and interact with their environment, one of the best ways to prevent accidental injury is through utilizing a tamper…

Lou WissnerJanuary 31, 2024

Home maintenance

Why Is My Dishwasher Leaking?

A leaky dishwasher can be frustrating and confusing for any homeowner. Coming home to find water pooling on your kitchen floor is never a welcome sight. While a leak may seem daunting, there are usually…

Lou WissnerJanuary 25, 2024

Person checking before they encapsulate crawlspace

Home maintenance

How to Encapsulate a Crawl Space

Learning how to encapsulate your crawl space is probably far from the most exciting item on your weekend to-do list. However, if you're noticing musty odors or seeing higher-than-usual energy bills, it might be time…

Lou WissnerJanuary 23, 2024

Plumbing

How To Vent A Washing Machine Drain Pipe

Hearing gurgles from your laundry room can be unsettling, especially when followed by the sight of water pooling around your washing machine. You've quickly turned off the water, but the problem persists - water trapped…

Lou WissnerJanuary 18, 2024

home inspection

Is Aluminum Wiring Safe to Have in Your House?

Can a Water Heater Explode if it’s Turned Off?

How to Clean Linoleum Floors

How to Turn Off the Water Supply to Your Toilet

Do Garbage Disposals Need GFCI Protection?

How Long Do Copper Pipes Last?

What Is A Tamper Resistant Outlet?

Why Is My Dishwasher Leaking?

How to Encapsulate a Crawl Space

How To Vent A Washing Machine Drain Pipe

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