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...
Barbeque Safety
With barbeque season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property...
Dryer Vent Safety
Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is...
Importance of a Balanced Pool
One of the most important steps of swimming pool maintenance is water balance. Generally, understanding water balance can also be one of...
10 Quick Home Maintenance Tips
Home maintenance isn't restricted to repairs. In fact, certain tasks--when performed regularly--may actually prevent things from breaking...
Fast Fixes for Common Gutter ProblemsMaintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to p
Maintaining gutters is the most important thing you can do to prevent water damage to your home. Gutters are designed to do one thing —...
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your...
Holiday Home Safety Tips
The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire...
10 Rental Tools for DIY Home Projects
If you don't own the right tools for tackling a remodeling or maintenance project, you have the option of renting them or buying them...
Ungrounded or Open Ground Outlets
Ungrounded or Open Ground Outlets Ungrounded outlets are a safety hazard and are in violation of the building and national wiring codes....
