Foundation Problems? Check Your Gutters
Clogged gutters and short downspouts push roof water straight at the foundation. Maintenance that keeps runoff moving away from the house.
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Home Systems and Components
Inspector-led explanations of roofing, structure, plumbing, electrical, heating, cooling, and the other systems that keep a home working.
Remove Oil Stains from Your Driveway
A degreasing cleaner, hot water and a stiff brush will lift most driveway oil stains. The full method, plus how sunlight evens out the finish.
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Squeaking Floor? Try This Fix Down Under
Floorboards squeak where wood rubs against a loose fastener or joist. Shims, adhesive and refastening methods that end the noise at its source.
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Knock Knock…It’s Your Plumbing
That knock in the walls when the washer fills is water hammer. What causes the banging and the fixes that quiet your pipes for good.
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A Ton of Cooling
Air conditioners are sized in tons, and it has nothing to do with weight. A plain explanation of the term and what it says about capacity.
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Water Heater Drip Needs Attention
Water dripping from the tube on a water heater points to the temperature and pressure relief valve. What it means and how to respond.
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Garage Door Safety
The garage door is the heaviest moving object in most homes. Safety checks and maintenance that keep springs, sensors and openers honest.
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Should You Insulate Your Attic?
Attic insulation is one of the highest-payoff energy upgrades a house can get. How to tell if yours is thin and what adding more changes.
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Is Your Roof Worn Out?
Roofs near the end of their lifespan start telegraphing it. The wear signs that come before leaks and how to judge how much life is left.
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Tell Me More About GFCI Outlets in My Home
GFCI protection shuts the power off before a ground fault becomes a shock. Where these outlets belong and how to test them every month.
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Electricity 101: Understanding the Service Panel
Your service panel is the heart of the home's electrical system. Breakers, labeling and safety basics every homeowner should recognize.
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Maintenance Checks for Your HVAC System
The maintenance checks HVAC professionals run each season, and why a tuned system holds up better through heat waves and cold snaps.
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