by Joe Levitch | Jan 7, 2012 | Green Remodeling, Home Evaluations, HVAC, Insulation, Understanding your home, Weatherization
Reading Time: 2 minutesFor years now I have noticed an interesting phenomenon that I am not sure anyone else notices. It has to do with recognizing roof patterns in the winter. This is clear evidence that heat is escaping through your roof. Head down the block and...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 30, 2011 | Engineering, Framing, Trust, Understanding your home
Reading Time: 3 minutesI was looking at a home inspection book that it had a picture of a structure that had several distinct problems. The roof had peaks at each gable end and a sway back in the middle. It also had bulging walls. This turned out to be a symptom of...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 24, 2011 | Understanding your home
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere are many of life’s little lessons that have been learned along the way. Here are a few in the Understanding Your Home category to make living in your home easier. ELECTRICAL Put some anti oxidizing grease on the bottom of light bulbs...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 16, 2011 | Appliances, Plumbing, Understanding your home, Water Awareness
Reading Time: 3 minutesDid you ever have one of those days? I awoke groggy I inadvertently kicked the cat water bowl and tipped over their food. While cursing and cleaning it up I noticed another spot of water near the corner of my refrigerator that was suspicious....
by Joe Levitch | Dec 9, 2011 | Environmental Awareness, Understanding your home, Water Awareness
Reading Time: 4 minutesI was just going about my normal morning routine when I noticed that my wife had left some dried house plant leaves floating in the toilet. This got me thinking, what should not be flushed, and why? I recalled taking this toilet off a few years...