Toilet fixtures are available at most home improvement stores and most of them are easy to install in an afternoon. 4. Problem: Clogged Sewer Laterals Signs: A toilet that’s slow to flush or drain, strange smells or noises, sewage backing up into your basement or crawl space. ...
If you live in an area that is prone to flooding, or simply have concerns about leaking pipes in your basement, a sump pump is a necessary investment. Simply put, these plumbing appliances can help prevent costly water damage on your basement floor, and ideally keep... read more What is...
This morning I dreamed that the it was raining and that water was coming into the house. It was coming in through the roof. I thought this strange as I had had no issues with the roof. I found water coming down the side of walls. There was water in the floor. There was water in ...
We thought it might be a good idea to have some egress windows installed – both from an emergency egress standpoint and also to let some more light into the basement. So we hadThe Egress Window Guycome out and knock some holes in the walls. ...
My son has been living in the Republic of Georgia and already had plans to alter his gingerbread house. He was thinking of Georgian architecture and went to the kitchen and came back with a knife. He sat, studied, and then began manipulating his walls and roof. He was smiling, so I kn...
Two of the major kitchen walls had been removed. In the basement,the flipper removed a load-bearing support columnto make the room look bigger! Week 3 – Severity Confirmed The flipper hadput our lives and property in serious dangerby removing load-bearing structures. This reckless behavior cou...
Walls: Any holes? Trim: Any damage or missing pieces? Animals can be brutal to wood trim, and matching old trim is almost impossible. Lights: Turn on every light switch to make sure they work. (Note: If the home is unoccupied and the power is turned off, this won’t be possible.)...
This includes the attic door or hatch, electrical service panels, the basement and any other doors or exterior gates. You’ll want the inspector to be able to access every area of your home. Lawn hazards: If you have trees in your yard, make sure that any limbs are at least 10 feet ...
Here are a few things you can do to both prevent water damage to your lovely laminate. Keep it away from water-prone areas. This includes areas of your home like bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, mud rooms, and basements. Any room that has a major source of water in it is probably...
Are the building and roof structurally sound? Does the gutter have any cracks that would let rainwater damage the building walls? Is the neighbourhood noisy? Does the property get enough natural light? What’s the water pressure like? Any leaking pipes under the kitchen sink or in the bathroom...