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Attic Electrical

Can You Lay Insulation Over Electrical Wires In The Attic

When it comes time to insulate your attic and the electrical wires in there, it is important to note the type of insulation you should use. Understanding how to safely install insulation is key. Avoiding…

Duane AtkinsonOctober 12, 2021

Home Maintenance

How To Cool A Garage With No Windows

Have you ever walked into your garage, hoping to complete a project, and realized it is way too hot for you to even stand inside of it? How do I cool a garage with no…

Duane AtkinsonSeptember 21, 2021

Carbon Monoxide

Can Opening A Window Stop Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Have you ever wondered if opening a window will stop carbon monoxide poisoning? Of course, you will want to create great ventilation in your home, however, opening a window will not completely get rid of…

Duane AtkinsonSeptember 15, 2021

Home Maintenance

How to Tell If Recessed Lighting is IC Rated

Recessed lighting is very popular in homes and in new builds, it may be standard or may be an upgrade. This type of lighting is aesthetically pleasing as it sits flush against the ceiling and…

Duane AtkinsonDecember 10, 2020

Home Maintenance

Why Does My Shower Drain Smell?

When we step into our shower, we anticipate a nice and clean smell. The shampoo you use smells nice and the bar of soap has a great scent. However, we don’t realize that the hair…

Duane AtkinsonNovember 18, 2020

Attic Mold

How to Get Rid of Mold in the Attic

Attics are an important part of our home. They serve as a storage area for many people but also as protection for the lower part of the house from the outdoor elements. Many homeowners don’t…

Duane AtkinsonOctober 27, 2020

Home Inspection

How to Find a Water Leak Inside a Wall

A water leak inside a wall can be hard to find. Plumbing is behind the drywall so we can’t see it and we find out there is a water leak after there are thousands of…

Duane AtkinsonSeptember 12, 2020

Home Inspection

Who Pays For the Home Inspection?

Buying a home can be a long and arduous process. But, adding in a home inspection can help ease your mind a little more, depending on the results. In 2019, homes sold reached 5.34 million…

Duane AtkinsonAugust 30, 2020

Home Inspection

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?

After countless days viewing homes online and then seeing them in person, you have finally found the home you have been looking for! This is great! After you sign the contract, the next step is…

Duane AtkinsonAugust 23, 2020

Home Inspection

What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

If you are a first time home buyer, or if it has been a while since you have purchased a home, you may have questions about the home inspection. What do home inspectors look for?…

Duane AtkinsonAugust 8, 2020

home inspection

Can You Lay Insulation Over Electrical Wires In The Attic

How To Cool A Garage With No Windows

Can Opening A Window Stop Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

How to Tell If Recessed Lighting is IC Rated

Why Does My Shower Drain Smell?

How to Get Rid of Mold in the Attic

How to Find a Water Leak Inside a Wall

Who Pays For the Home Inspection?

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?

What Do Home Inspectors Look For?

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