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Frequently Asked Questions

So many of the questions we are asked are answered with a simple explanation – everything from Appliances to Wells and in between.
If you are looking repairs or remodeling, click “Contractors.” If you don’t understand a term in our report, see “Construction Terms.”

Appliances

  • Appliance Life Expectancy
  • Clothes Dryer Vents
  • Natural Gas / Propane (LPG) Appliance Conversion

Attic

  • Attic Ventilation
  • Insulation

Basement

  • Damp / Musty Basement (Mold)
  • Damp Basement Remedy

Carbon Monoxide

  • About Carbon Monoxide
  • Carbon Monoxide Testing
  • Suspect Carbon Monoxide

Contractors

  • List of CONTRACTORS

Construction Terms

  • A – Above Grade to Attic Vents
  • B – Back Draft to BX Wiring
  • C – Casement Window to Cutout
  • D – Damp Proof Course to Ducts
  • E – Eave to Exposed Nail Method
  • F – Fascia Board to Furring
  • G – Gable to Grounded Outlets
  • H – Header to Hot Water Heating
  • I/J – I-Beam to Joist Hanger
  • K/L – Knee Wall to Louver
  • M/N – Mansard Roof to Nesting
  • O/P – OC to Putty
  • R – Racking to Roof Deck
  • S – Sash to Sump Pump
  • T/U – T&G to Ungrounded Outlets
  • V-Z – Valley to XRF

Driveways

  • Asphalt Driveway Maintenance
  • Protecting Concrete Driveways
  • Sinking Concrete Driveway

Electrical

  • About Breakers and Fuse Boxes
  • Adding Electric Outlets
  • Aluminum Wiring
  • Breaker Panel Sizing
  • Electrical Junction Boxes
  • Federal Pacific Breaker Panels
  • GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
  • Incoming Service Wire / Cable Responsibility
  • Rewiring Older Homes
  • Ungrounded or Open Ground Outlets
  • Ungrounded Outlets – Surge Protectors Useless
  • Wiring Size Chart

Exterior

  • EIFS (Exterior Insulated Finishing System)
  • EIFS Check List
  • Exterior Brick
  • Hardboard Siding
  • Hardy Plank (Fiber Cement Siding)
  • Masonite®
  • Painting Aluminum Siding
  • Painting Vinyl Siding
  • Waterproofing Brick

Finances

  • Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage

Fireplace / Chimney

  • Chimney Cleaning Schedule
  • Don’t Burn in the Fireplace
  • Flue Pipes (Types of Chimney Liners)
  • Gas Log Fireplaces
  • Reasons for Chimney Failure
  • Using a Fireplace or Stove
  • Waterproofing Chimneys

Floors

  • Pet Odor in Flooring
  • Wood Floor Settling / Sagging Floors

Foundation

  • Foundation Failure
  • Settlement and Differential Settlement
  • Slab Foundation Settling / Sloping Concrete

Heat & Air (HVAC)

  • A/C Coil – Dog Urine Damage
  • A/C Condenser Maintenance
  • Asbestos in Heating Components
  • Best Type of Air Filters
  • Boiler, Hot Water Heat
  • Choosing a New Heating and Cooling System
  • Combustion / Make Up Air
  • HVAC Life Expectancy
  • HVAC Remodeling Danger
  • HVAC Service Intervals
  • Thermostat Settings
  • Whole House Fans
  • Winterizing Air Conditioning

Home Inspections

  • Home Inspection Standards of Practice
  • Preparing for a Home Inspection
  • What is a HUD or FHA Appraisal?

Home Safety

  • Call Before You Dig, Ohio OUPS
  • Garage Door Opener Adjustment
  • Hot Water Temperature Settings

Insulation

  • All About Insulation
  • Insulation R-Values

Lead Paint

  • About Lead Paint
  • Inspecting for Lead Paint
  • Remodeling around Lead Paint
  • Where is Lead Paint Found?

Maintenance

  • About Maintenance
  • Monthly
  • Every Other Month
  • Spring Maintenance
  • Fall Maintenance

Patio

  • Patio – Protecting Concrete
  • Patio Settling

Pests

  • Bat Infestation
  • General Pests
  • Nuisance Birds
  • Raccoon Problems
  • Squirrel Infestation

Plumbing

  • Caution Remodeling around Water Heater
  • Life Expectancy of Plumbing
  • Lime in the Water Heater
  • Loose Toilet
  • Polyethylene Piping
  • Whirlpool Tub Health Concern

Radon

  • Radon Information
  • Radon Mitigation/ Reduction
  • Radon Testing Methods

Roof

  • Failing Roof Shingles
  • How to Inspect Your Roof
  • Life Expectancy of Roof Shingles
  • Maintenance
  • Re-Roofing
  • Roof Enemies, Problems
  • Roof Leaks
  • Roof Ventilation
  • Time to Re-roof When…

Sealants

  • Concrete (Driveway/ Walkway)
  • Foundations (Concrete)

Septic Systems

  • About Septic Systems
  • How Septic Systems Work
  • Living with a Septic System
  • Maintaining a Septic System

Smoke Alarms

  • Get The Right One

Termites

  • About Termites
  • Signs of a Termite Infestation
  • Termite Service Contracts
  • What Attracts Termites?

Tools/ Toolbox

  • Basic Tools for Home Owners
  • Advanced Tool Selection
  • Suggested Power Tools

Water/ Wells

  • How to Disinfect a Well
  • Lead in Drinking Water
  • Well Water Tests
  • Well with Poor Water Flow
  • When Should I Test My Well Water?

Windows

  • Replacing Sash Cords
  • Window Seal Failure
Tools Needed
Tools Needed
Hidden dangers
Hidden dangers
Your Dog !
Your Dog!
Equipment
Equipment
Roof Issues
Roof Issues
Stay Safe
Stay Safe

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