Water heater maintenance basics
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…
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November 17, 2022
Water Heater Settings
Which is worse, scalded skin or Legionnaire’s disease? Until 2006, many homeowners had to ask themselves that question. It has to do with water temperature. Water in a water heater…
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July 22, 2022
Intumescent Firestop Collars
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…
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June 28, 2022
Garage Door Safety
Regular home maintenance includes inspecting and maintaining your garage door and opener. To avoid injury and maintain functionality, the garage door and safety components should be checked monthly. A quick…
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February 14, 2022
No time to be a perfect homeowner? Kura to the rescue!
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…
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January 3, 2022
Why does my bathtub sound like that?
Does your bathtub take a long time to drain, and does it make a lot of noise? It is likely an issue with the plumbing vents. The sound is what…
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November 4, 2021
Water softener basics
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…
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January 29, 2021
Clean your dryer vent
Dryer vent lint build-up has caused the most home fires, after cigarette smoking. According to National Fire Protection Association, 17,000 fire-related deaths are attributed to home cloths dryer fires. Your…
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January 22, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccination!
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…
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January 22, 2021
Gas Log Fireplace
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;…
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January 14, 2021