Why Some Homes Feel Humid Even When the AC Is Running
Why do some homes feel humid even when the air conditioner is running? Air conditioning is commonly understood as the solution…
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Plumbing Expansion and Thermal Stress in Summer
Plumbing expansion and thermal stress in summer are easy to overlook, since cold temperatures get most of the attention in plumbing…
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Irrigation Systems and Hidden Moisture Problems
Irrigation systems and hidden moisture problems tend to go together more often than most homeowners realize. Most homeowners associate foundation and…
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Air Conditioning Performance in Extreme Heat
An air conditioning system that is running all day and struggling to keep the home below 80 degrees on a 105-degree…
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Electrical Systems Under Peak Cooling Demand
The highest electrical demand most residential homes experience occurs not on a cold winter night but on a hot summer afternoon…
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Foundation Movement During Dry Conditions
Foundation movement during dry conditions is a mechanism distinct from the wet-weather movement most homeowners think of first. Foundation movement discussions…
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Mid-Summer Roof Heat – How Extreme Temperatures Affect Shingles
IMost homeowners think of roof damage in terms of storms — wind, hail, ice, heavy rain. These are real and significant…
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Why “Spring Maintenance” Lists Miss the Point
Every spring, maintenance lists circulate through homeowner guides, real estate websites, and home improvement publications. Clean the gutters. Test the smoke…
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Preparing Your Home for Spring: An Inspector’s Perspective
Inspectors see homes at specific moments in time — during purchase transactions, after reported concerns, or as part of periodic evaluations….
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What Inspectors Look for When Heating Systems Are Shutting Down
Heating systems that have operated continuously through winter arrive at spring having experienced months of sustained demand. Furnaces, boilers, and heat…
