By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) Home inspectors visually inspect and report on residential air conditioning systems. We operate the systems and check…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) Bath fans are essential to a properly functioning home. Fans capture excessive moisture and exhaust it to…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Air Conditioning Basic Systems and Inspection Standards: Home Inspectors should follow national standards when visually inspecting a residential air…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Why do we inspect attic ventilation? Because it’s designed to protect a home. Ventilation keeps the attic cooler in…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. We have all inspected attics and noticed large gaps in the insulation covering the ceiling of the living space.…
Question: What is the difference between stripping and refinishing chemicals? Can you give a few examples of what products you would try? Answer: A refinisher…
Question: We recently remodeled our bedroom bathroom. Everything is new, including a stronger exhaust fan. We installed extra ducts, leading from the fans out through…
Question: I have an old wooden shed (8 feet by 10 feet) that is falling apart. I’m looking for a contractor or carpenter to tear…
Question: During an inspection for home sale, we were told that two block walls in the basement were 5/8” off plumb. What should we fix,…
Question: I just had my concrete patio power washed. It was black and green, and now it looks brand new! Should I apply a sealant…