Owners and occupants of air conditioned buildings worldwide are burdened with costly property damage and health-threatening conditions caused by omnipresent water inside HVAC systems. The HVAC system ...

Q: Last week, my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer’s request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...

These V-traps have a valve design, are self-priming, and never need added water. A self-sealing column of water, equal in height to the negative pressure in the air conditioner, automatically prevents ...

After performing more than 10,000 home inspections, I’ve come to the realization that two of the most important contractors in the home are an electrician and a plumber. The problems I generally see ...

Q: Last week my home was inspected for the buyer. When my agent gave me the buyer's request for repairs, one thing took me by surprise. I have lived in this home for over 20 years and never had a ...

Plumbing vents protect plumbing traps. They don't make fixtures drain faster; in fact, they do the opposite. When it comes to first time home buyers, one of the least understood components of a home ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Many homes need air conditioners, particularly in the sweltering summer months. Although ACs run quietly in the background, they can still have their share of maintenance problems no matter what air ...