Home Tips by Tom Feiza – Mr. Fix-It, Inc. It’s a great idea for every homeowner to set up an emergency plan and create a…
Each fall when we turn on our home heating systems, many of us experience condensation on windows: “steam” on the inside, or in extreme cases,…
Most basements show some signs of leaking and cracking. Through the years, problems with water, poor soils, grading, drainage and possible settling affect the integrity…
By Tom Feiza When hanging a cabinet, shelf or large mirror, we often need to place fasteners into wall studs or framing for proper support.…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Concrete block full-depth foundations can effectively create a basement space and support a home. However, block foundations are subject…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Bath drains and stoppers are often broken, missing or corroded. Is this a serious issue for your inspection?…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com It’s important to understand water softening systems and include basic information in your home inspections. The units must…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It Inc, HowToOperateYourHome.com We inspect modern and old plumbing systems and all plumbing traps should have a vent – right? We check…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. No, furnaces should not leak – but they do. Water and forced air furnaces just don’t mix. Furnaces in…
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…