by Karl Laswell | Jul 14, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Ownership, Home Safety
A building’s central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to function properly. While an annual inspection performed by a trained professional is recommended, homeowners can do a lot of the work themselves by following...
by Karl Laswell | Jun 4, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance
Although homeowners aren’t necessarily expected to climb on their roofs every season as part of regular home and roof maintenance, there are some conditions that should be monitored to prevent roof damage and to help you get the longest life out of your roof-covering...
by Karl Laswell | May 5, 2020 | Child Safety, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Home Safety
Child-Proofing Windows will address the number one hazard for children is falls, which are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries in the U.S. for this age group. About 8,000 youngsters wind up in emergency rooms every day for injuries related to falling, adding up to...
by Karl Laswell | Apr 21, 2020 | Home Maintenance, Outdoor Pest Control
A bug zapper is a popular exterior appliance installed by a homeowner or food handler to attempt localized control of flying insect populations. Its name comes from the characteristic “zap” sound produced when an insect is electrocuted. Around homes, they...
by Karl Laswell | Mar 1, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance
Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is provided by an electrical heating element or gas burner. Some heavy garment loads can contain more than a gallon of water which, during...
by Karl Laswell | Feb 9, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Maintenance
Backflow is the reversal of the normal and intended direction of water flow in a water system. Devices and assemblies known as backflow preventers are installed to prevent backflow, which can contaminate potable water supplies. Why is backflow a problem? Backflow is a...
