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Wood Shrinks!

by Thomas Feiza October 31, 2022

By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Home inspectors see the signs of wood shrinkage every day. Some shrinkage can create seri...

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Siding Leaks Into the Basement

by Thomas Feiza October 24, 2022

By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Basement leaks can be caused by improper installation of siding, brick and flashings. Le...

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Fungus on a Roof

by Thomas Feiza October 17, 2022

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...

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Low-slope roof needs special attention

by Thomas Feiza October 10, 2022

By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.comDuring your inspections, it’s important to determine the roof slope. If the home has a low-...

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When Fresh Paint on Windows Is a Red Flag

by Thomas Feiza August 22, 2022

When Fresh Paint on Windows Is a Red Flag

Smart Inspector Science By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com You pull up to inspect a house. From a distance, it looks great (P...

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Water Softener Basics

by Thomas Feiza August 15, 2022

SMART INSPECTOR SCIENCE By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) It’s important to understand water softening systems a...

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