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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 variety of other areas...
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 through the dryer...
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 connection between two nodes of an electric circuit intended to...
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 bathroom, you will still need some form of...
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 coils located in...