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How to Identify Polybutylene Pipes

Polybutylene is a plastic material that used in homes for piping from 1978-1995. They were used in about 10 million homes in the U.S. because they were flexible, cheaper, easy to install and freeze resistant. However, production stopped in…

Deck Inspection: What You Need to Know

Deck

A deck on a home is a luxury as not every home has one. It is the place for families to gather and entertain as well as relax. However, they do need to be inspected to make sure they are durable and strong. There are 45 million decks and about…

What is Counter Flashing

Roof

There are a lot of different ways to keep the inside of our homes dry as well as our chimneys. One of those ways is by having counter flashing on the chimney. What is counter flashing? It is usually made of galvanized steel and directs water…

What is a Fireplace Lintel

Fireplace

Fireplaces are a luxury to have in the home. Many people don’t see it that way but if your home has one and there is a cold night, you are a lucky one. It is relaxing as you listen to the crackling and pop from the fireplace producing heat…

Should I Drywall My Garage

Home improvement

People use the garage for a variety of things: storage, park cars, and some people turn it into a room that someone would live in or entertain in. Whatever your plans are for the garage, should you drywall the garage or detached garage?…

How to Reset a Water Heater

Water Heater

You know how cold it gets here in Chicago in the winter. It is frigid for all of winter and it takes every ounce of us to get out from the nice warm bed when the alarm goes off to jump into the shower. If you are like many people, you…

Why Snow Can Help Evaluate Your Attic Ventilation

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Sick of the snow and wishing it would just go away? While you may be having a hard time thinking positively about snow, there are things that snow can help tell you about your house. This week Tim dives into how snow can let you know if your attic is properly ventilating or not.

Five Considerations Prior to Canceling a Contract Due to an Inspection

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Ever had a home inspection not turn out as planned? If you are thinking about walking away from a contract due to inspection issues, here is a post that is good to read first. Our owner Tim discusses 5 considerations you should account for before making that decision

Why Dielectric Unions Are Common Failure Points in Water Heaters

Plumbing, Taking Care of Your Home

Galvanized steel and copper piping are like two young boys; they don't always play nice with each other. When the two are directly coupled together, rust usually ensues via a galvanic reaction. That is why whenever they are joined together in your homes water supply lines, they need to be joined by a properly installed dielectric union. There is no place more common to find these unions then at the top of your hot water tank and that is what we take a deeper look into in this weeks blog.

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