Category Archives: Home Safety

Why am I still finding Polybutylene Pipes?

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Bob

When Polybutylene was first introduced in the late 1970s, it was supposed to revolutionize plumbing. It did change the industry for a while, until the troubles began. It turned out that the “crimp” type fittings would corrode, and start to … Continue reading →

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Hot, Hotter… Too Hot!!

Posted on June 5, 2009 by Bob

Why don’t I go into very hot attics? Essentially, because I might not make it out alive. Yes, a hot attic can be fatal. We have all read about dogs and children being killed in hot cars, but your ATTIC … Continue reading →

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Venting About Dryer Vents

Posted on March 19, 2009 by Bob

Almost every Home has one, most of the time we don’t think about it, and it is a contributing factor in a third of all house fires. It’s your clothes dryer vent. The purpose of a clothes dryer vent is … Continue reading →

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