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Benefits of a GFCI Outlet

Benefits of a GFCI Outlet
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Benefits of a GFCI Outlet

Benefits of a GFCI Outlet GFCI outlets, also called Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets, boast a specific design that prevents your electrical systems and appliances from ove ...

Benefits of a GFCI Outlet GFCI outlets, also called Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets, boast a specific design that prevents your electrical systems and appliances from overheating. Plus, it safeguards you from potential fire and electrocution. National Electric Code r ...

Reasons for Underpinning an Existing Foundation

Reasons for Underpinning an Existing Foundation
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Reasons for Underpinning an Existing Foundation

Reasons for Underpinning an Existing Foundation Underpinning your building’s foundation means restructuring or reinforcing the existing one. It becomes necessary when the original ...

Reasons for Underpinning an Existing Foundation Underpinning your building’s foundation means restructuring or reinforcing the existing one. It becomes necessary when the original foundation starts losing its strength and can no longer support the home. Typically, it occurs as a ...

Soft-Story Seismic Retrofits for Residential Structures

Soft-Story Seismic Retrofits for Residential Structures
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Soft-Story Seismic Retrofits for Residential Structures

On 17 January 1994, a powerful and disastrous 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angles. Historically known as the Northridge Earthquake, the devastating occurrence brought the exper ...

On 17 January 1994, a powerful and disastrous 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit Los Angles. Historically known as the Northridge Earthquake, the devastating occurrence brought the expert's attention to the most fundamental flaws in building construction. Most people had on their mi ...

Common Causes of Frozen Pipes Bursting

Common Causes of Frozen Pipes Bursting
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Common Causes of Frozen Pipes Bursting

With the temperature decreasing rapidly, homeowners must keep an eye on their water pipes. The reason behind this is that following the winter season is freezing and bursting water ...

With the temperature decreasing rapidly, homeowners must keep an eye on their water pipes. The reason behind this is that following the winter season is freezing and bursting water pipes. Unfortunately, most homeowners are unaware of the causes of frozen pipes. In turn, they a ...

Replacing the Foundation of an Old House

Replacing the Foundation of an Old House
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Replacing the Foundation of an Old House

Your home literally rests on top of its foundation, which means that it should remain stable and sound. A weak foundation may lead to devastating structural problems if you don't a ...

Your home literally rests on top of its foundation, which means that it should remain stable and sound. A weak foundation may lead to devastating structural problems if you don't address them on time. Here's the good news: replacing or renovating the foundation isn't a dauntin ...

Upgrading Your Home’s Electrical Panel

Upgrading Your Home’s Electrical Panel
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Upgrading Your Home’s Electrical Panel

The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) requires you to conduct regular check-ups to your electrical panel. For this reason, homeowners need to incl ...

The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) requires you to conduct regular check-ups to your electrical panel. For this reason, homeowners need to include electrical panel maintenance as a part of their routine. However, in some circumstances, simp ...

Why is NASA’s Perseverance Landing on Mars such a ‘Big Thing’? | February 18th, 2021

Why is NASA’s Perseverance Landing on Mars such a ‘Big Thing’? | February 18th, 2021
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Why is NASA’s Perseverance Landing on Mars such a ‘Big Thing’? | February 18th, 2021

On February 18th, NASA's Perseverance Rover landed on the red planet: Mars. But why is it such a hyped event? Over the years, scientists have made many failed attempts; therefore, ...

On February 18th, NASA's Perseverance Rover landed on the red planet: Mars. But why is it such a hyped event? Over the years, scientists have made many failed attempts; therefore, Space engineers call it the 'seven minutes of terror.' The Perseverance Rover landing began a new ...

Construction of the Empire State Building

Construction of the Empire State Building
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Construction of the Empire State Building

Construction of the Empire State Building Did you know that the historic Empire State Building took merely a year and 45 days to build? It equals more than seven million man power ...

Construction of the Empire State Building Did you know that the historic Empire State Building took merely a year and 45 days to build? It equals more than seven million man powers! Today this enormous building stands 103 stories tall, excluding the antennae which is another 204 ...

Winter Storms in Texas – February 2021

Winter Storms in Texas – February 2021
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Winter Storms in Texas – February 2021

Winter Storm in Texas The people of Texas are facing one crisis after the other due to freezing temperatures and chilly winds. The catastrophic snowstorm brought with it a flurry ...

Winter Storm in Texas The people of Texas are facing one crisis after the other due to freezing temperatures and chilly winds. The catastrophic snowstorm brought with it a flurry of ice, snow, and record low temperature and left by taking the lives of 47 Americans and the power ...

Winter storms in Oregon – February 2021

Winter storms in Oregon – February 2021
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Winter storms in Oregon – February 2021

Winter storms in Oregon During the past two weeks, areas around the Mid-Atlantic, South, Central, Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Desert Southwest have experienced severe winter sto ...

Winter storms in Oregon During the past two weeks, areas around the Mid-Atlantic, South, Central, Northeast, Upper Midwest, and Desert Southwest have experienced severe winter storms. Following these areas, next in line is the Pacific Northwest parts, i.e., Oregon, the city famo ...