Why Wall Insulation is Important Wall insulation is critical for maintaining the comfort of a home, and it goes beyond simply controlling the temperature. Especially during the summer season, when your house starts becoming unbearably hot, homeowners often seek wall insulation. ...
Read MoreWhat does a Moisture/vapor Barrier do? If you’re a novice entering the residential building industry for the first time, the array of incorrect product applications and antiquated codes will likely end up confusing you. One thing high up on this list is vapor barriers. Most p ...
Read MoreBenefits 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 ...
Read MoreReasons 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 ...
Read MoreOn 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 ...
Read MoreWith 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 ...
Read MoreYour 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 ...
Read MoreThe 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 ...
Read MoreOn 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 ...
Read MoreConstruction 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 ...
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