by Joe Levitch | May 10, 2015 | Appliances, Safe Practices, Understanding your home
I got a concerned call the other day from an old friend about a dryer problem. The first indication of the problem was prolonged drying times. There was the suspicion that when the new roof was installed that the roofer had neglected to reattach a vent to the outside...
by Joe Levitch | Mar 22, 2015 | Process, Understanding your home
During a visit to a potential clients home, the recently retired husband asked me privately, “Hey, Joe can a guy selectively cancel just the DIY (Do It Yourself) TV channels?” I about snorted, good thing I wasn’t drinking milk at the time. The rise...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 12, 2014 | Finish Carpentry, Understanding your home, Warranty, Water Awareness
As part of our commitment to “Creating enthusiastic referrals through the process of remodeling”, we are addressing the delicate subject of caring for your cabinetry. Many client’s often delegate the housekeeping chores to others, assuming that they...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 23, 2014 | Energy, HVAC, Understanding your home
Fire is one of the primitive holdovers from the Stone Age, like shelter and clothing that we still hold sacred. Everyone enjoys a good campfire. Humans have improved upon it, we have accessorized it and no longer use it as our primary cooking tool, unless you are...
by Joe Levitch | Nov 17, 2014 | Moisture Protection, Understanding your home, Weatherization
Foundation vents are a common device found in most forms of residential construction. They are a necessity but usually obscured by mature shrubbery and are never accentuated. In fact, you could have lived in your home for over 50 years and have never noticed them....
