Monthly Archives: October 2010

Cue the banjo music… I think there’s a problem brewing between the dryer vent installer and the electrician. What we have here is a failure to communicate. Not to mention a real lint and moisture problem unless that vent pipe … Continue reading

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Part of the Fall Honey-Do list was to chase down drafts. Here’s Bob to tell you how you can spot them.

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The falling temperatures are telling us it’s time to prepare for winter weather. You can take care of all of these chores in a single weekend, then relax knowing you’re ready for the cold! Drain Outside Faucets Turn off the … Continue reading

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Bob does encounter homeowners who have never had reason to venture into their attics. In this case, the local wildlife took advantage of the undisturbed spot and did a little unpermitted construction. No, that’s not a bale of hay. It’s … Continue reading

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You’ve probably heard something about radon, where it comes from, and that it is supposed to cause lung cancer, but what about it? Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is created by the breakdown of Uranium. It is the … Continue reading

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