Mold in the Attic
Determining the cause of damage in your home may need an attorney to sort out. Is it a flaw that goes undiscovered or is it a loss that your insurance carrier should cover.
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Aluminum Gutters – Traditional vs. Seamless
Aluminum gutters advanced gutter technology greatly. Seamless gutters do have seams and can leak. Traditional aluminum rain gutters are available that look seamless, come in lengths up to 37 feet long and have an invisible hanger system, like some of the seamless gutter systems. When selecting a gutter for your home, focus on attributes that will make your gutters last.
New Orleans Flood and Hurricane
The New Orleans Flood and Hurricane will go down in history as one of the worst USA natural disasters. Rebuilding New Orleans and other Gulf cities will take years for a number of reasons.
Electrical Wiring Tips
Here are some tips for electrical wiring and basic electrical wiring in your home. Make sure there are plenty of circuits. Plan ahead for big appliances or tools you will need to power.
Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter
An arc fault circuit interrupter is better than a circuit breaker because it can sense an electrical fire before it starts. Arc fault circuit interrupters are usually installed to protect rooms far away from the circuit breaker and that the circuit breaker cannot detect. Arc fault circuits can be purchased at electrical supply houses.
Doorbells & Door Chimes
Doorbells and door chimes can suddenly stop working. The doorbell chimes problem can be either in the door bell button, in the wiring or in the transformer. Door entry chimes work on low voltage and need a properly sized transformer to operate correctly.
Transfer Switch
A generator transfer switch safely transfers electricity from your portable electric generator to the electrical devices. Transfer switches are absolutely essential or your entire backup generator can stop working or a voltage spike may occur. Protect your wattage with a transfer switch.
Telephone Wiring Tips
Getting ready for some home telephone wiring? Be prepared before you start to avoid a bad telephone wiring installation. You may have to run cables through the house. Make a test outlet using alligator clips.
Vinyl Siding Checklist
Installing vinyl siding is successful when you find the right contractor for the job. Use my Vinyl Siding Checklist for valuable tips on finding the pros. It is an Instant Download document that you get immediately ! I offer a 100% money-back guarantee.
Water Hammer
High water pressure can cause noisy booms, or water hammer, in your water system when taps are turned off. Unless this water pressure is relieved, piping can sometimes burst or leaks develop. Water hammer arresters include installing a pressure reducing valve and/or water heater expansion tank, or, increasing the size of piping. Stop the noise ... and potential problems.