by Fred | Apr 22, 2016 | Hazards
Crawlspace Hazards An underground crawl space (as the name implies) is a type of basement in which one cannot stand up (the height may be as little as one foot), and the surface is often soil. Crawl spaces offer a convenient access to pipes, substructures and a...
by Fred | Apr 22, 2016 | Fire Safety
Dryer Vent Safety Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing with heat provided by an electric heating element or a gas burner. A heavy garment load can contain more than a gallon of water which becomes airborne water vapor and leaves the dryer and home...
by Fred | Apr 22, 2016 | Electric
The Difference Between A Ground Fault And A Short Circuit When a fuse blows or a circuit breaker trips, was it a short circuit or a ground fault that caused it? It is hard to tell just by going to the fuse box or electrical panel. A short circuit is an abnormal...
by Fred | Apr 22, 2016 | Hazards
Bathroom Ventilation Ducts And Fans Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and moist air to the home’s exterior. No matter how your bathroom is designed, even if you’ve had wet room installation which waterproofs a large section of your...
by Fred | Apr 21, 2016 | Chinese Drywall
Chinese Drywall Homeowners alleging that contaminated drywall was installed have reported numerous incidents of corroding copper and other metals in their homes. The Florida Department of Health advised homeowners worried about tainted drywall to check copper tubing...
