Monthly Archives: September 2010

Rain, Rain, Stay Out of My Basement!

Posted on September 30, 2010 by welmoed

Tropical Storm Nicole is brushing past Maryland today, and many people are experiencing basement flooding as a result. Any basement can flood, given the “right” conditions. To keep the water out, you need to think about controlling its path as … Continue reading →

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Saturday Strangeness: Snaking wires, indeed!

Posted on September 25, 2010 by welmoed

This tangle of wires is mostly for low-voltage, telephone and cable TV. But really now, couldn’t it have been done just a little bit neater? Good luck figuring out what goes to what, and where.

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Inspection Tool Tuesday: Receptacle and Circuit Testers

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Bob

Part of the official Standards and Practices for Home Inspections is testing a representative sample of electrical receptacles in the home to make sure they are wired safely and correctly. This isn’t something I can see directly; I need to … Continue reading →

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Saturday Strangeness: Wanting to Exhale

Posted on September 18, 2010 by welmoed

Birds love to nest in dryer vents, so homeowners usually install some kind of cover to prevent the birds from getting in. The problem is, these covers can clog pretty easily and prevent the dryer lint from getting out. This … Continue reading →

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The Quest for Information

Posted on September 16, 2010 by welmoed

One of the things that is a high priority for our company is the quest for new information about building materials and methods. We try to attend trade shows for the building industry, such as the National Association of Home … Continue reading →

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