Wobbling ceiling fans are not safe to use. If a ceiling fan in your home shows excessive wobble, stop using it until you can get…
Flooring of all types has the potential for squeaks. Floor framing dries and shrinks, and squeaks occur as fasteners become loose, allowing movement in the…
One fine day, you walk past the water heater, and your foot gets wet. Hmm, that’s strange. You take a look and notice a very…
Let’s say there was a leak in the drain for an upstairs bathroom that left a brown stain on the drywall below. No problem –…
Each year many home fires are caused by improperly maintained clothes dryers. The dryer and vent pipes can overheat and cause a fire. Vents plugged…
So the kids had a little shoving match, knocking against the bedroom door, and the doorknob smashed a hole in the drywall. They had done…
Always be on the lookout for water leaks in your home, including little clues that could indicate bigger problems. For instance, if interior paint is…
All modern plumbing systems in residential construction have a plumbing vent. It doesn’t just vent unwanted odors from the drainage system to the outside; it…
Most bathroom sinks have a “pop-up” sink stopper that opens and closes when you operate a small knob or lever built into the faucet. Push…
If your home has natural gas or propane appliances, you should know where the gas valves are located and how to turn them off. All…