Electrical Safety 101
Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost...
Dryer Vent Safety
Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is...
Deck Receptacles
Are exterior receptacles required at decks? The 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) describes two requirements for...
Concrete for Exterior and Structural Walls
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Portland Cement Association (PCA), concrete homes account for...
Attached Garage Fire Hazards
The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire....
Testing or Sampling for Mold
Testing or Sampling for Mold Is sampling for mold needed? In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. ...
Mold, Moisture and Your Home
Mold, Moisture and Your Home Mold Basics The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, you should clean...
10 Things You Should Know About Mold
Ten Things You Should Know About Mold 1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure include allergic reactions,...
The Importance of Testing for Mold
This video is a few years old, however still very relevant. It shows the importance of testing for mold and not just taking someone's...
What is Impact Resistant Hurricane Glass?
What is Impact Glass and how is it tested? Impact Glass is manufactured to withstand flying debris during a major wind storm or hurricane....
