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…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com A “cantilevered” deck or balcony is hung on the side of a building with no support posts. Typically,…
Question: I have a problem with the brick siding on my 1995 home. The mason left out the drip sill around the garage and front…
All types of siding eventually accumulate dirt and grime, maybe even some mildew. It might make you think you need to paint the siding. But…
What is the largest, heaviest moving object in your home? You got it – the garage door. So it makes sense to do frequent safety…
Should you care about wear and tear to your roof? You betcha. A worn roof at the end of its life span is prone to…
Here’s a bit of fix-it trivia for you: the exterior faucet to which you connect lawn hoses is called a hose bib. You can toss…
A sinking sidewalk is bad news for you and your guests. Where the pavement is uneven, someone’s bound to trip eventually. Pavement sinks because exterior…
QUESTION: I have some dark leaf stains on my patio from last year that just won’t go away. Should I just let it be, or…