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....
by Joe Levitch | Jun 24, 2014 | Concrete, Understanding your home
According to my concrete contractor John. “There are only two types of concrete, that which is cracked already, and that which has the potential to crack.” Although your slabs may be “cracking up”…it is no laughing matter. Using cement...
by Joe Levitch | May 13, 2014 | Insurance Work, Roofing, Understanding your home
Here in the Treasure Valley Idaho we had a big hail storm September 5th 2013. It came in from South West and clobbered the North West end of the valley hard, especially Eagle, Idaho. Roofers all over the region started licking their lips and scouting out the areas...
by Joe Levitch | Mar 25, 2014 | Appliances, Understanding your home
Most folks don’t think much about dishwashers, they have become a necessity of modern life. Most kitchens have them and if they do, the most common decision is what color they will be. Stainless is all the rage right now but black and white are still selling...
by Joe Levitch | Mar 5, 2014 | Green Remodeling, Safe Practices, Understanding your home
I saw a heartfelt plea from a gentleman on the internet that had a 9 volt battery cause a serious house fire. Part of his concern is that he felt very responsible because he was ignorant of the danger and asked that I pass this information along. I’m doing my...