by Joe Levitch | Jan 7, 2012 | Green Remodeling, Home Evaluations, HVAC, Insulation, Understanding your home, Weatherization
For 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 check out your roof and...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 30, 2011 | Engineering, Framing, Trust, Understanding your home
I 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 missing ceiling joists,...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 24, 2011 | Understanding your home
There 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 and on the threads...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 16, 2011 | Appliances, Plumbing, Understanding your home, Water Awareness
Did 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. Those that live on...
by Joe Levitch | Dec 9, 2011 | Environmental Awareness, Understanding your home, Water Awareness
I 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 ago because water was...
