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Once their offer is accepted, eager home buyers have another hurdle to overcome, the home inspection. As a real estate agent, you can ease your client’s mind by being a source of information about the home inspection process. Here are the facts behind five common home inspection myths. An Appraisal Is the Same as an…
When it comes to radon testing, “passing” or “failing” results aren’t always completely clear. Because radon is not really safe at any level, you may receive a passing result and still have low levels of radon in your home. The EPA puts the action level for radon at 4 picocuries per liter. This means that…
A clothes dryer cannot work as effectively as possible with a clogged and dirty vent. A clogged dryer vent can interrupt the flow of air through the exhaust system, reducing the efficiency of the appliance. Failing to clean your vents could be a drain on your home’s electrical system. It could also be a significant…
Underwriters Laboratory dedicates its organization to guaranteeing products meet stringent safety standards. Smoke detectors, extension cords and many products in between have a UL sticker. This means that the manufacturing facility and the device passed the inspection. Now, some manufacturers try to bypass the inspection by creating fake UL labels. If you buy a device,…
If you smell something burning in your home, you need to act right away. The biggest warning sign that there is something wrong with your electrical work is that unmistakable burning smell. When wiring heats up, it melts the plastic sheath. As soon as this happens, you are at immediate risk. Fires can happen quickly…
Looking for a solution to all the remotes cluttering up your coffee tables? Use adhesive-backed hook-and-loop strips to attach them to the underside. Your remotes will always be right where you left them, and you’ll never have to worry about the clutter on top of your tables again. There is a low voltage, flat wire…
Nothing puts a damper on the excitement of owning your own home faster than learning a damp space has led to a mold problem. The best way to deal with mold in your home is to avoid its growth in the first place. By focusing on the most common sources of mold, you keep your…
Electricians won’t get any bonus points for organization. Technically, the ability for the wiring to conduct electricity has nothing to do with how organized the cables are. Still, if you look at your wiring and see a haphazard mess, take caution. There could be a larger problem at play. Signs of disorganization indicate that an…
Wet saws can be great for performing tile work, because the addition of water helps keep friction from wearing down the blade, allowing you to keep your home improvement project moving. But, they can pose a difficulty when it comes to marking where to cut your lines. The use of water tends to make pencil…
Everybody wants a safe home. Unfortunately, it’s not always as simple as just keeping doors locked and the structure maintained. There are many surprising areas where your home may be exposing you and your family to unsafe conditions, and it’s probably not what you think. Mold One of the most common problems around homes is…
