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  • Fixing a Drip at the Bathroom Fan

    by Thomas Feiza
    So you run the bath exhaust fan to remove moisture – but then you get that drip, drip, drip from the fan on your nice clean rug. Bath exhaust fans ...

  • One Cold Room

    by Thomas Feiza
    Does your home have one room that's always cold? Is there very little air flow from the heating grill, even when it is fully open? The culprit may ...

  • Big Little Hydronic Pipes

    by Thomas Feiza
    By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. HowToOperateYourHome.com If you’ve ever inspected a 100-year-old home with radiators, you have seen 4- to 6-inch pip...

  • The Ice Dam Cometh

    by Thomas Feiza
    By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com During a winter inspection, you notice an ice dam—a thick, solid ridge of ice that built u...

  • Indoor Moisture - Dew Point Basics

    by Thomas Feiza
    Smart Inspector Science By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. | HowToOperateYourHome.com Many moisture issues are related to the dew point temperature of ...

  • Have You Ever Seen the Rain…in the Attic?

    by Thomas Feiza
    SMART INSPECTOR SCIENCE By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Many home inspectors who work in cold climates have seen signs of ...

  • Problems with Attic Ventilation Fans

    by Thomas Feiza
    Smart Inspector Science by Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. We all know attics must be vented to remove heat and moisture. Intense heat buildup in an at...

  • Attic Insulation Gaps and Goofs

    by Thomas Feiza
    Smart Inspector Science By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. - HowToOperateYourHome.com We have all inspected attics and noticed large gaps in the insula...

  • Help! It’s Hot Upstairs

    by Thomas Feiza
    SMART INSPECTOR SCIENCE Help! It’s Hot Upstairs  By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Central air conditioning often keeps the ...

  • Wood Shrinks!

    by Thomas Feiza
    By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com  Home inspectors see the signs of wood shrinkage every day. Some shrinkage can create seri...
    Posted in airflow, homeinspection, htoyh, smartinspectorscience, weathertightcorp

  • Siding Leaks Into the Basement

    by Thomas Feiza
    By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com   Basement leaks can be caused by improper installation of siding, brick and flashings. Le...
    Posted in basement, homeinspection, htoyh, leak, moisture, smartinspectorscience, weathertightcorp

  • Fungus on a Roof

    by Thomas Feiza
    By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com   Stains and growth on a roof are often due to fungus or algae discoloration. I use the te...
    Posted in flashing, homeinspection, htoyh, moisture, roofing, shingles, smartinspectorscience, weathertightcorp