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Attached Garage Fire Hazards

Clean, bright garage interior with white walls, polished concrete floors, and modern sectional doors featuring transom windows that flood the space with natural light.

Preventing Garage Fires: A Homeowner’s Guide Firefighters battle intense flames engulfing a garage. This guide outlines measures to prevent garage fires and stop their spread to the rest of your house. While many recommendations can be implemented yourself, consulting an InterNACHI inspector is advised to ensure comprehensive safety. Why Garages Pose a Fire Hazard Activities: Welding […]

Candles, Yes…Soot, No

Four white pillar candles burning brightly against a dark background, casting a warm, peaceful glow

Preventing Soot Stains from Candles A single candle flame in the darkness. If you’ve noticed ghostly smudges and stains on your walls and ceilings, candles burned indoors may be the cause. Here’s how candle soot creates stains and how to minimize the problem: Understanding Candle Soot Stains Cause: Most candles produce soot, which can stain walls […]

Flood from the Washer Hose!

Inside a washing machine drain hose connection point, showing a white corrugated drain hose with a red seal mounted in a recessed access panel.

Preventing Water Damage from Washing Machine Hoses Washer hookup with hot (red) and cold (blue) water valves and a drain hose in a laundry room wall box. Surprisingly, the number one source of water damage inside homes isn’t major weather events but rather broken washing machine hoses. Undetected leaks from these hoses can quickly flood […]

Polarity? What’s That?

Plugging in: A hand connects a black power cord to a white electrical outlet mounted on the wall.

Understanding Reversed Polarity in Electrical Outlets Outdoor GFCI electrical outlet mounted on a red-painted wooden wall During a home inspection, a finding of “reversed polarity” in electrical outlets can seem confusing. Essentially, it’s a wiring error that could pose a safety hazard. Here’s a breakdown of what it is and why it’s important to correct. […]

Clothes Dryer Venting – A Hidden Danger

Dryer vent cleaning reveals massive lint buildup on roof - a sobering reminder of this common fire hazard.

Preventing Dryer Fires with Proper Maintenance Clogged dryer vent erupts with built-up lint. Clothes dryers are convenient, but improperly maintained dryers can become fire hazards. Each year, many home fires result from lint buildup and overheating in dryers and vent systems. Protect your home with some simple preventive measures. Essential Dryer Maintenance Tips Cleaning the […]

Patch the Hole Behind the Door

Door knob and damaged drywall with exposed hole

How to Fix a Hole in Drywall from a Doorknob A wall dented and scarred from repeated impact. Accidents happen—maybe a shoving match knocked the bedroom door open, and the doorknob punctured the drywall. While small drywall dents can be ignored, a complete hole needs attention. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy way to fix […]