Rats seek shelter wherever they can find it. A really nice place is your attic. But rats can spread disease, damage components in your house, and can lower the value of a house.
Cure for the Cell Phone Dead Zone at Home
Cell phone companies offer equipment to improve coverage in cell phone dead zones at your home or office.
The Care and Feeding of your Disposer
Simple tips to extend the life of your food waste disposer There are a few misconceptions about disposers. First, they are not “Garbage Disposers”. They are “Food Waste Disposers”. You would be surprised at what we sometimes find in the disposer which prevents it from working. For some reason, we find a lot of rocks… Read more »
Stop, Look and Listen
Keeping up with house maintenance requires you to carefully check your house. Here are a few useful tips to avoid big problems.
Making Sense of the Housing Crisis
Short Sale Rush is a must-read book for anyone interested in the current houseing crisis.
Avoiding Property Damage From Plumbing Leaks
Plumbing is a critical part of your house. Regular maintenance is very important to prevent failures. Plumbing leaks can cause thousands of dollars in damage.
Knob and Tube Wiring
Knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1940s. The system is considered obsolete and can be a safety hazard. Home inspectors should always report knob-and-tube wiring during their inspections as a safety hazard, and advise replacement. Facts About… Read more »