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Do Bedrooms Need Closets?
As always, Ruben rocks. So thankful for all he does. Check out his channel and be sure to subscribe and like his content when you are...
Aluminum Siding Inspection
Aluminum siding is generally in decline as an exterior cladding material because vinyl siding and other materials have become more...
Problems with overhead powerlines: who fixes what?
Ruben discusses issues found at overhead powerlines, and who is generally responsible for addressing specific issues. As always, a big...
Best Tips on How To Purchase an Accessible Home
There was a time when finding a home with accommodations for disabilities meant an exhaustive search, limited options, and costly...
Tobacco Odor Removal
Tobacco smoke creates an odor that is notorious for its ability to saturate living spaces and persist long after its source is gone....
How to Choose the Right Furnace Air Filter - This Old House
I would add two rather important points to this information. The main purpose of the furnace air filter is to keep dust and debris from...
Attached Garage Fire Containment
An attached garage is a garage that is physically attached to a house. Fires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to...
Backdrafting
Backdrafting is the reverse flow of gas in the flues of fuel-fired appliances that results in the intrusion of combustion byproducts into...
Foundation Cracks
Foundation cracks tend to scare many home buyers. Especially first time home buyers. I get it, foundations hold up the house. But the...
Do Houses Need to Breathe?
This is one of the big misconceptions that still plagues so many home inspectors. I see it claimed almost daily on inspection boards and...
How to Rejuvenate a Lawn - This Old House
I am a strong believer in aerating at least once per year. And don't cut the grass short, it can be detrimental to growing deep roots. ...
Radiant Heating Systems
Radiant heating systems directly heat the floor or panels in the wall or ceiling of a house, rather than heating the air, as do...
Water Heater Expansion Tanks
What is an expansion tank? An expansion tank is a metal tank connected to a building’s water heating appliance designed to accommodate...
Reversed Polarity Outlets
Another great video by Reuben. Many thanks for all you do and for sharing your experience.
Barbeque Safety
With barbecue season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property...