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No one likes to do laundry. However, strangling the dryer vent hose is not a smart way to take out your frustrations. This is a dryer vent fire just waiting to happen; it’s not just the crushed vent, it’s also … Continue reading

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And you thought your kids were actually eating the cereal you poured for them every morning. Now you know why it’s a bad idea to have a floor vent near a dining area (especially if you have kids). But there’s … Continue reading

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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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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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Here’s a picture of a fan Bob spotted during a recent inspection. Oh, wait… Sorry; my mistake. The above picture is upside-down. Really. Don’t believe me? “Honey, we really need a ceiling fan in that room.” “No way; they’re too … Continue reading

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