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What Is Negative Grading (and How to Fix It)

If you’ve noticed water pooling near your foundation after a storm, the problem might not be your roof or gutters. It could be your yard. Negative grading is one of the most common causes of…

Lou WissnerJuly 24, 2025

Electrical

The Essentials of a Switch with 3-Way Wiring

A 3-way switch is found in places like staircases and long hallways. Essentially, they let you control a single light from two different locations. While convenient, their wiring can be confusing for many homeowners—that's why…

Lou WissnerJanuary 9, 2025

Termite Inspections

Preventing and Spotting Termites in Texas Homes

Texas is no stranger to termites, and the damage these tiny pests can cause is anything but small. With the warm, humid climate creating the perfect environment for termites to thrive, homeowners face a constant…

Lou WissnerDecember 12, 2024

Fire Safety

What is a Fire-Rated Door?

When thinking about fire safety at home, it’s easy to focus on the obvious—alarms, sprinklers, and escape plans. But what if the very doors inside your home could buy you precious time in a fire?…

Lou WissnerOctober 31, 2024

Home maintenance

What is Wall Ghosting and is it Dangerous?

Peeling back the layers of home maintenance reveals a world of hidden challenges, where unfamiliar terms like "wall ghosting" might just catch you off guard. Far from supernatural, this phenomenon leaves a mark on aesthetics…

Lou WissnerApril 10, 2024

Roof

Can You Paint Gutters? What to Know First

When it comes to maintaining your home's exterior, it's easy to overlook the importance of your gutters. However, they play a crucial role in protecting your home from water damage while also enhancing its overall…

Lou WissnerMarch 13, 2024

Air conditioner

Do Air Conditioners Use Gas?

Regardless of which season's temperatures you're enduring, or where you're located, a well-functioning air conditioner is more of a necessity than a luxury. You might not think about what fuels your climate controls until a…

Lou WissnerMarch 7, 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

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

home inspector

What Is Negative Grading (and How to Fix It)

The Essentials of a Switch with 3-Way Wiring

Preventing and Spotting Termites in Texas Homes

What is a Fire-Rated Door?

What is Wall Ghosting and is it Dangerous?

Can You Paint Gutters? What to Know First

Do Air Conditioners Use Gas?

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

How to Clean Linoleum Floors

How Long Do Copper Pipes Last?

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