Soffit and Roof Vent Air Flow
I have seen a number of attics lately with blocked air flow – especially in the area of Frankfort, Orland Park and Joliet area. Can’t explain why… Anyway, I thought the following diagram (The Family Handyman, November 2003 p.13) might be useful… Soffit and Roof Vent Air Flow
Keep Cool
It’s time to clean the air conditioning system. If you don’t, your system will be inefficient and components will work harder. Keep Cool (The Family Handyman, April 20015 p.105) shows you how and the process is not complicated nor will it take too long. Keep Cool – Maintenance for your AC system
Sump Backups
Storms during the Spring knock out electrical power and we are quickly faced with the possibility of overflowing sump pits in basements and crawlspaces. I have seen it hundreds of times and most recently in Frankfort and Orland Park. It’s amazing how many home owners have not installed a backup system given the risk of damage […]
Recurring Wall Cracks
I had three clients last week from Mokena, New Lenox and Frankfort ask me about wall and ceiling cracks. Why do they occur, is it a structural problem, is it the paint, why do they keep coming back…. These are typical questions home owners ask repeatedly. My neighbor and a very resourceful handyman use “Goodbye […]
Soffit Vent Cleaning
The past few weeks in Orland Park and Tinley Park I’ve noticed some very dirty venting (if not completely blocked) – best if cleaned… Cleaning Soffit Venting
What color paint did I use?
The time will come when you have to figure out what brand of paint and color you used. Maintenance, repairs, and/or remodeling are all reasons to re-paint a wall or room. But the magic question is, “What color did I use?” Or, “What brand of paint did I use?” Or, Where and when did I […]
Spring Is In The Air!
Everyone is thinking Spring and the home centers are loading with reminders that better weather is just around the corner. Outdoor furniture and umbrellas are on display and right next to them are the outdoor grills. Nurseries and garden shop departments are loaded with new arrivals. Likewise, the internet is packed with springtime home projects […]