When choosing insulation for your home, one of the most important factors to consider is whether it’s flammable. If you are considering batts, you must be wondering whether they are combustible.  Batt insulation made from fiberglass isn’t flammable, but the fiberglass will melt if the fire gets too hot. If the batt is covered with …

Finding a puddle of water at the bottom of your refrigerator or on the floor is unexpected and alarming. You obviously want to know why that happened and what you can do about it. The most common causes of a refrigerator drain pull being full of water include: A clogged drain system Malfunctioning ice maker …

Air conditioners, like all electronics, can really be a pain when they don’t work correctly. If your air conditioner is blowing out water, here’s what is likely causing it: An air conditioner will blow out water if there’s a problem with the condensation drain. The water comes from the Freon coils in your AC unit. …

A common debate is whether to use OSB or sheetrock in a garage. With the exception of some fire rating necessities, it really boils down to personal preference.  Both OSB and Sheetrock can be used to cover the walls in a garage. Fire-Rated OSB and sheetrock each meet the fire code requirements for attached and …

I’ve been looking at the possibility of installing a tankless water heater for my pool. They take up significantly less space than traditional water heaters and can be incredibly energy-efficient. But I had to do some research to determine whether or not I could install one outdoors. A tankless water heater can be installed outside …

Fiberglass is one of the most common household insulation methods. It’s easy to use, long-lasting, and budget-friendly. There are a few drawbacks to using fiberglass insulation, but all of them can be limited or completely prevented by following the proper installation procedures. Fiberglass insulation can touch HVAC ductwork provided the ducts are not leaking or …

Furnaces require regular attention to keep running properly. If you have ever awoken to a cold house because the furnace stopped working, you realize quickly just how essential they are. Why does my furnace flame go out when the blower comes on? The most common causes for a furnace flame going out include: A dirty …

Sliding glass doors are a popular feature in many homes, allowing light and fresh air into the home while not taking up precious space as French doors do. However, they are prone to some annoying little malfunctions.  One of the common problems is sliding doors often rattle in the wind. Sliding doors rattle in the …

Perhaps you have noticed a strange phenomenon when doors close in your home. Instead of closing with a gentle, quiet click, they cause the whole wall to shake and vibrate, maybe even involuntarily slamming the door in the process. It can be disconcerting to have the wall shake and can even cause damage to property, …

A refrigerator will lose power from a tripped breaker, sometimes for hours before you realize it. Obviously, a reoccurring problem like this needs attention.  Why a refrigerator keeps tripping a breaker? The primary causes of a refrigerator repeatedly tripping a breaker are: an overloaded circuit a short circuit a ground fault surge All of these …