by Fred | May 15, 2016 | Electric
Understanding Household Electricity Every house or apartment is going to have an electrical system of one sort or another. Whether working with buyers or sellers, it pays to understand the basics of home electrical systems. To know your electrical system and how it...
by Fred | Apr 22, 2016 | Pipes, Plumbing
Backflow Prevention A backflow prevention device is used to protect potable water supplies from contamination or pollution due to backflow. Backflow may occur under the following two conditions: Back-pressure: whenever the amount of water being used exceeds the amount...
by Fred | Apr 22, 2016 | Septic Systems
Septic Systems Septic systems treat and disperse wastewater from homes and commercial buildings. A typical septic tank system has four main components: a pipe from the home, a septic tank, a drain field, and the soil. Microbes in the soil digest and remove most...
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...
