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Soils and Settlement May Cause Slab Cracks

Foundation Crack, Slab crack  in Home Facts

Settlement cracks in a slab can be caused by many things. Concrete shrinks as it hardens when water evaporates. Soild movement can also cause cracking.

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Clearing a Dishwasher Air Gap

air gap, plumbing  in DIY Tips

How to clean the dishwasher air gap when water leaks from the cap. This video is provided by Greg Chich or Ramona’s Plumber.

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Water Heater Inspections – Part 2

Water heater safety  in DIY Tips

Water heaters must be properly strapped so that they don’t fall over during an earthquake. Water heaters weigh several hundred pounds when full, so a proper seismic strapping kit must be installed.

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Water Heater Inspections – Part 1

Water heater  in DIY Tips

Your home inspector should report rust or corrososion at the top of the water heater. This can indicate pending failure which can flood your house.

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Dryer Vent Safety

Dryer Vent, Fire hazard  in Health and Safety

Dryer vents are a common cause of house fires. Lint can build up in the dryer duct. When the air flow is restricted, the temperature of the exhaust goes up which can ignite the lint.

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Swimming Pool Safety – Must Read

home inspection, pool safety, pools  in Health and Safety

Each year, hundreds of children die due to drowning in residential swimming pools. Please take the necessary steps to keep your pool from being a death trap.

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CSST – Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing

CSST, gas lines  in Health and Safety

CSST Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing is an alternative to cast iron pipe for gas lines. But they are very fragile and subject to damage.

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