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How to inspect a deck, homeowner edition
More great content by Ruben Saltzman, always appreciate his effort and dedication to the trade.
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical receptacles or outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and...
3 Things They Don’t Tell You About Tankless
More great information from Matt. Be sure to check out his channel for loads of insight on building science.
How Trusses Work
Many houses utilizes trusses to distribute both the live and dead load of a roof. The dead load is the weight of the roof components...
Building a Home
If you want to build a new home, there are things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying...
11 Things Not To Store in Your Crawl Space
Helpful tips from CrawlSpaceNinja. As always, these folks provide great information. Very thankful for their knowledge and hard work.
Swimming Pool Barriers
An outdoor swimming pool barrier is a physical obstacle that surrounds an outdoor pool so that pool access is limited to adults. “Pool,”...
Knob and Tube Wiring: concerns with safety and insurance
Yet another great video from Ruben, a well respected expert in the field. Be sure to check out his youtube channel, subscribe and like.
How to Bring Hot Water Outside | Ask This Old House
This is on my to do list. A great feature to have for washing a muddy dog. Add a small cabinet for storing some baby shampoo and a few...
TPR Valves and Discharge Piping
Temperature/pressure-relief or TPR valves are safety devices installed on water heating appliances, such as boilers and domestic water...
Kickout Flashing
Kickout flashing, also known as diverter flashing, is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into...