Interior

Post Tension Sign Stamped in Garage Floor: What Does It Mean? Concrete slabs may have a sign saying "Post Tension Slab, Do Not Cut..." Is this a good thing? The answer is... Gaps At Bottom of Garage Door, Causes and When Serious Hardly anyone notices a gap at the bottom of a garage door. Mice and a few structural engineers might. Cracked Concrete Floor: Garages or House Slab Most garage floors in many areas are cracked. The causes and reasons... Snapping or Crackling Sound When Stepping on a Wood Floor Don't confuse a snapping sound with a creaking sound. Snapping sounds are generally noticed where there is wood engineered flooring. Creaking Floors When walking across the floor or going up and down the steps, is there a creaking sound. Usually only in a couple of places? If so, then... Drywall Cracks – What causes cracking, when is it structural? Cracks develop in wall and ceiling areas. What are they a sign of and what can be done? Self-closing or Opening Doors: Structural Movement or Installation Doors that self close or open is usually not due to a ghost. First check if floor is level. Pet Door In The Fire Door Pet doors usually go from the house to the yard or to the garage. When in a 1 hour fire rated door to the garage, then... Fire Door – Missing, Damaged or Has Pet Door in It When remodeling, a correct fire rated door to the garage, may be replaced with a non-rated door; or a damaged door is replaced with the wrong door. Now what? Doors Sticking or Rubbing Doors stick or rub for many reasons. Can you name three or four? Vents and Ventilation for Bathrooms Good ventilation helps reduce moldy odors and makes the bath easier to maintain. At times the vent pieces come apart. Check... Toilets – Common Problems Most issues with toilets fall into several categories, including... Pressed Steel Bathroom Sink: Rust, Deterioration, Leaking Pressed steel sinks tend to chip and over time may rust in places. Maintenance includes Touch up kits (which look like bottles of finger nail polish), caulking... Crazing Cracks: Bathroom Sinks And Tubs Very small hairline cracks, often in a pattern, indicates that there is "Crazing". Buyers may be concerned about... Delamination – Cabinet Doors and Drawers The "skins" on doors and cabinets will often come loose or buckle, especially in damp and moist locations. There are several things that can cause this and they can usually be repaired to some extent. Attic Insulation: Older Insulation May Be A Fire Hazard Or A Health Concern In general insulation is rather safe, but there are a few risks with certain insulations. Asbestos: Popcorn Ceiling Popcorn ceilings, do I need to remove them? What does the EPA say ? Where to put smoke alarms in your home Check to see if you have it right. Where are Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required Know where carbon monoxide detectors are required. Tempered glass What's the difference between regular glass and tempered glass. If i need tempered glass and don't have it; then what are my options? Fogged or Cloudy Skylights Age, UV rays, moisture and many other things can cause a skylight to be cloudy. Cracked Or Damaged Skylight Repair or replacement. Several factors and choices usually exist. Look at...