Learning how to age a GE water heater is very easy if you can locate the data plate label. GE water heaters (General Electric) are manufactured by Rheem and re-branded with the GE logo. This is also good to know as if you need parts for your GE Water Heater you should be able to…
The Louisville Water Company offers its customers a service agreement for water pipes outside the foundation of the home. Should you sign up?
In this post, we dig into all the details of the program and help you decide if it’s worth your money.
Lochinvar uses a 20-letter rolling letter code to age their water heaters. The first letter in the serial number denotes the year the unit was manufactured, and the second letter is the month it was made.
How to age a Bradford White Water Heater Determining the age of your Bradford-White water heater can be tricky if you don’t have the associated table to decode your serial number. For unknown reasons, some manufacturers refuse to print a calendar date on the label to tell you, the homeowner, when a water heater…
Another year has gone by and a slew of new crazy, amazing, and funny home inspection pics! Did your inspection make the cut?
Another year behind us and another top 20 list. Did your home make the cut?
Proper bonding of CSST gas lines are typically always missing. Be sure your install is corrected for the safety of your home and family.
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…
Buying an old house comes with old materials. The plumbing system can be one of the most expensive components to replace. In this article we will discuss the different types of old plumbing materials that are no longer used in modern home construction, and what types of failures you can expect in your new home.
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…
Leaking toilets can cost a homeowner hundreds of dollars a year. Testing your toilets is a simple process of adding a bit of food coloring to your tank and waiting. If the colored water makes it into the bowl without flushing the toilet, you have a leaking toilet!
Water. The substance of life. We can’t live without it. And there’s nothing better than indoor plumbing. Don’t think so? Ask your favorite senior sometime about walking through 12 inches of snow in sub-zero temperatures just to use the bathroom. But with all the greatness that indoor plumbing holds, people have made a few mistakes along the…
