An automatic garage door operator is great. But when the power goes out and the overhead door is down, your car is trapped inside. How…
Your wonderful new cement driveway – what an investment, and what a welcoming element to the front of your home. Too bad it has rust…
So you’ve got an unsightly oil stain on the driveway. Maybe it came from an old clunker parked there by family or friends. It could…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com All siding leaks – yes, even real brick veneer. How should brick veneer be properly drained to prevent…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com All siding leaks – yes, even real brick veneer. How should brick veneer be properly drained to prevent…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Any kind of siding can leak – including adhered masonry. To prevent water damage to the wall assembly,…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Twenty years ago, few people had ever heard the term “kickout flashing,” but things have changed. Old homes leaked…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com During your inspections, it’s important to determine the roof slope. If the home has a low-slope roof, you…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. We all know attics are vented to remove heat and moisture. Right? At times we see powered attic ventilation…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Many home inspectors in cold climates have seen signs of moisture and condensation in an attic. These include water…