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Did you know that the first non-solid fuel-powered water heater produced hot water instantly? English painter Benjamin Waddy Maughan’s invention in 1868 involved cold water flowing downward through pipes heated by hot gases into a tub. This design never took off,...

It does not take an expert to find a moisture leak in a home if a dark, wet ceiling or wall stain (possibly accompanied by dripping or trickling water) is present and in clear view. What homeowners require professionals for is the detection of roof leaks which may be...

It’s that time again, time for fireplaces, heat stoves, and other wood-fueled combustion appliances to take the edge off winter’s worst until spring comes around again. Because of the high risk of accidental fire and carbon monoxide poisoning, wood-burning appliances...

With hundreds, perhaps thousands of linear feet of wire in an average 2,000 square foot home, the potential for electrical defects is almost impossible to calculate. Every connection is a potential defect. So is every receptacle. For that matter, straight runs of wire...

Not every home needs one, but for those that do, an expansion tank can prevent some frustrations, messes, and more than a few headaches. An expansion tank gives excess water someplace to go when there’s no room inside the water heater and the supply lines are at...

Getting your certified home inspector business noticed is no small feat. You'll gradually build a system of referrals over time, but what if you're ready to grow now? Every business, no matter how large or small, needs better visibility to survive and thrive. Here are...