Many homeowners who are unfamiliar with construction and wiring are timid when it comes to electrical work. It makes perfect sense to have a healthy respect for electricity—it can be dangerous if you don’t understand it. To give you confidence […]
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Electricity — the flow of electrical power or charge — is a basic product of nature and one of the most widely used forms of energy in homes. It is generated from energy sources found in the environment, such as sunlight, coal and wind. […]
The foundation is an essential component of your home’s overall structure. Foundations act as a level surface on which to build a home. They also provide insulation and keep moisture away from the house. The weight of an average U.S. […]
Although most every building has a foundation of some sort running around the entire perimeter, it’s not necessary to do so. The alternative it to use some number of piers, typically spaced on an even grid (for example eight feet […]
When it comes to buying a home or building a new one, it’s imperative that every homeowner understands different things about the home’s main structures and systems. And, while few people bother to think about the home’s foundation, the simple truth […]
The plumbing system in your home is composed of two separate subsystems. One subsystem brings freshwater in, and the other takes wastewater out. The water that comes into your home is under pressure. It enters your home under enough pressure […]
You probably don’t think much about the network of water and sewer pipes inside your walls that deliver your hot and cold water — and eliminate your waste — on demand. Plus, caring for your pipes so they’ll last longer […]
Do you have a plumbing emergency? If so, you’re not alone. Here are some of the most common plumbing issues: Clogged sinks: You’re doing the dishes in the kitchen or brushing your teeth in the bathroom and the sink refuses to drain. […]
Smoke and carbon monoxide are two of the most important devices attached to an all-encompassing home security system. Both devices are life-saving tools, but to get the most of them, they must be working properly. This is where testing comes […]
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, at InterNACHI, we believe that any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to […]
Whether you’re facing rising floodwaters or a wildfire that’s too close for comfort, many homeowners confront seasonal threats to their safety that force them to flee their properties, at least temporarily. In the last three years alone, damage created by […]
Are your energy bills too high? Is your home not as comfortable as you want it to be? Do you want to do more to protect the environment? Do you have teenagers at home giving your hot water bill a […]