Square D has recalled 1.4 million electric panels in June of 2022.
These panels were made from February of 2020 – January of 2022. If you have a Square D QO Panel made between those dates there is a good change yours fall under the recall.
Updated for 2020! It’s been nearly five years since I wrote this series about the faulty installation of manufactured stone veneers, and the havoc it is causing unsuspecting homeowners. I decided it was time for some new information so I’ve updated things with new images and information. It’s all the rage these days: Fake stone siding, manufactured…
A botched stone veneer install on this new construction home has stopped all progress as the homeowners try to figure out their next move. I travel 600 miles to Arkansas and help solve their problems of poorly installed manufactured stone veneer.
Improperly installed windows will almost always leak. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to install a window that will not leak.
I finally got around to using Instagram in 2017 (I know, I’m way late to the party). So if you’re not already doing so, do me a solid and follow me over there. Ben on Instagram Let’s light this candle! 20. BALLIN’ ON A BUDGET When you want that new floor, but can’t afford the whole…
HOME INSPECTION HIGHLIGHTS 2016 Ah yes, another year has come and gone. Let’s take a look at my annual top pictures from 2016! I typically do top a 10, but this year I’m expanding it to 12; there is just too much good stuff not to share it. 12. DIY PLUMBING DRAINS These flex-drains that…
In this section, I break down the flashing details on windows and doors- the most common failure points for stone veneer installation.
Most who are buying a home in Louisville have a Radon gas test performed. If you are unsure about what radon gas is, how the testing process works, and what to do if your home comes back with elevated levels, this post should help clear things up for you.
I’m a bit later than I wanted to be getting this written, but hey, better late than never. If you missed the first part of this post you can see it here: Best of Home Inspections 2014. So without further ado, the second half of the Best of the Worst pictures of 2014. A waterfall in…
Another year older, one or two more gray hairs found, and a stack of pictures to choose from. It’s hard to whittle it down to just a handful, but I selected the top 10 problems found during home inspections this year. A Cold Fireplace – This is a picture from a one year old home. The owners…
So your real estate agent just called and said you have an accepted offer on that new house. Congratulations! And oh, by the way, you have 7 days to get an inspection. Better get on the horn pronto and find a home inspector. This is an all too familiar scenario for lots of folks. But do you…
With spring just around the corner, your neighborhood lumber yard will soon be full of people buying stacks of treated lumber, ready to build a brand new deck. Some are DIY’ers, some are paying a contractor, but from what I can see, they all need a little help. Remember the viral video of the Indiana…
