by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard History Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price of copper. After a ... » Learn More about Inspecting Aluminum Wiring
Home Maintenance
Knob-and-Tube Wiring In Your Home?
Knob-and-Tube wiring (K&T) was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, in common use in North America from about 1880 to the 1940s. The system is considered obsolete and can be a safety hazard, although some of the fear associated with it is undeserved. InterNACHI ... » Learn More about Knob-and-Tube Wiring In Your Home?
Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
As we transition from autumn to winter, add these steps into your home maintenance routine! ... » Learn More about Winter Home Maintenance Checklist
Drinking Water Quality
Your Drinking Water Quality The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don’t tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. That’s because drinking water quality varies from place to place. This ... » Learn More about Drinking Water Quality
Things To Know About Lead And Your Home
Did you know the following facts about lead? Here Are some Things To Know About Lead And Your Home FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get ... » Learn More about Things To Know About Lead And Your Home
