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Get StartedHow to Prepare and Install a Standing Seam Metal Roof
Building a Simple and Functional Garage Workbench
Replace a Missing Main Breaker on Electrical Panel
Step-by-Step Guide to Repairing Cracks in Your Garage Floor
Important Factors to Consider Before Backfilling Around Your Home
Soil Bearing Capacity: Key to Stable Home Foundations
DIY Radon Mitigation: Can it be Done Yourself
Is a Sum Pit an Effective Radon Mitigation Strategy
Radon Mitigation Challenges in Uniquely Structured Homes: A Case Study
Understanding Radon: Risks, Testing, and Mitigation Measures
Optimizing Radon Mitigation: The Critical Role of Fan Sizing and Selection
Essential Sump Pump Maintenance – 6 Tips for a Dry and Safe Basement
Creaking Floors – The 4 Main Reasons
Drywall Cracks – What causes cracking, when is it structural?
Ceiling Cracks: A Structural Warning Sign or Cosmetic?
Cracks In a Concrete Garage Floor: When Are They Serious
Foundation Cracks: Causes, Seriousness and When To Worry
Drywall Cracks at Door and Window Corners – Causes and When Serious
Health & Safety
10 Safety Tips For Using a Portable Generator During a Power Outage
Avoid shocks or being electrocuted, know what type of extension cords are best and where the safest place is for your generator.
Pools and Spas
How To Check For Pool and Spa Leaks Yourself
It's estimated that 1 in 20 pools or spas leak. Check your's with a quick DIY leak and dye test.
Yard, drive, walks, patios
Fake Grass Backyard Ideas
Structural
Ceiling Cracks: A Structural Warning Sign or Cosmetic?
Know which ceiling cracks are serious and which ones are just cosmetic.
Water Heaters
Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Water Heater?
As codes change over time and it's wise to safely install a new water heater,
Structural
Sloping and Sagging Floors: What’s Acceptable and When A Structural Concern
Sloping floors are often one of the warning signs that structural engineers look for when analyzing a house.