Gas Oven Failure Fixed
I've been working on a Viking Professional natural gas oven that was not heating properly. It is a simple system that has very few parts or controls. The burners were burnt out and that was the first obvious sign, I bought an igniter thinking that it was the problem...
Sprinkler System Failure Repaired
I was asked to fix a Rainbird sprinkler system that was not doing its thing. The battery was new, the system was pressurized with water. I first looked at the display that had a constant error message. It was not changing as I spun the dial so I knew something was...
The Handy Man Craze Hits Boise
I have recently come across 3 guys that have quit employment to go out on their own to become handymen for their sphere of influence. I love entrepreneurship and I encourage everyone to give it a try. I can not thank them enough to take over the small jobs that my...
My House is More Humid Than Normal
I recently was asked to look at a new development in the summer of a home we recently remodeled. The concern is that it is in the 'mid to high '80's and the house is humid. OUTSIDE HEAT mid to high '90s INSIDE SET TO: 73deg UPON ARRIVAL: House is 70 deg AC not...
According To The Big Box Store Guy…
A friend called to tell me that "according to the Home Depot guy" (If I had a dime for every time I've heard this) "This pull on and twist for temperature shower valve faucet is illegal now, and must be completely replaced". He also said the the parts are no longer...
The Leaky Faucet Gets the New Parts
I have been surprised at how often new things don't work like we expect them to. As a remodeling contractor our plumbers install lots of faucets. In a recent project we had two of them start to leak within a few months of installation at the kitchen sink. Warranty...
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Lumetallix & Lead Locators Sponsor National Lead Conference
The 2024 National Lead & Healthy Housing Conference will be held this year at the DeSoto in Savana, Georgia. Save the date: August 20th—22nd. Lumetallix and Lead Locators are sponsors of this annual event. This is an exciting opportunity to speak at the conference...
I Just Recertified My RRP
I just had a wonderful day of RRP Refreshment. It is hard to believe it has been 3-years since my last online class. It just sneaks up on you. The curriculum hasn't changed much from the initial class but the booklet was updated and I think it has been streamlined....
Lead Locators By Lumetallix
Lead Locators is the proud new USA distributor of Lumetallix lead test kits. One kit will allow someone to do at least 100 tests. The green product is full strength and can test down to 500 PPM. That is 10x more than is needed for Professional Use. Why you ask? I have...
Get The Lead Out
This was a common phrase my dad used to say. It had to do with teaching a work ethic. Turns out that he got some traction, we 4 boys learned how to work hard and stay busy even when we weren't being watched. Now the saying has a different meaning because I am focused...
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