A loose toilet can lead to leaks, which can damage the floor and create an unsafe environment. Better to make timely repairs now than big repairs later. One of the…
No. There are a few home maintenance tasks that are seasonal, such as storing snow shovels and tuning up the lawnmower in the spring. Fall is a good time to…
A few hours of maintenance once a year will add years to the life of your water heater A few years ago, I was at a seminar for home inspectors…
Another reason why opossums shouldn't be allowed to root around in your attic As a home inspector, I often find that the insulation in the attic is not even. Sometimes…
Older houses tend to fare better in a fire than newer ones. This is due in part to the building materials used. Vinyl siding is a lot more flammable than…
What do do if you're not the perfect homeowner Kura Home Maintenance isn't paying me to talk about them. I just love the company! They started as a furnace duct…
Chimneys are subject to exposure from the elements, and cannot last forever. Can you get by without yours? If your chimney is in the middle of the house, as opposed…
More than you need to know about water softeners and water conditioners. A typical water softener is actually pretty simple. water comes into the house through the water meter and…
As of this writing, 2.06 million people have died worldwide from COVID-19. We are living in the midst of the biggest health crisis this planet has seen. Every effort should…
Gas log fireplaces are also known as gas lighters. The lighter is a burner installed under the log holder in a regular, wood burning fireplace. The setup is pretty simple;…