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A ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) is a life-safety device designed to help prevent electrocution. They’ve been around for over 50 years, and they’re required all over the place in new construction homes. Here’s a partial list of places where receptacles must be protected by a GFCI device: Bathrooms Garages and accessory buildings Outdoors Crawl spaces B...

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To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/4LmP_3WOezg In this episode, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry welcome Noah Gavik from Brothers Underground to discuss the impact of private equity on the home service industry. They explore the benefits, challenges, and ethical considerations of private equity ownership, as well as how it influences […]

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To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/0US0bHGynQo In this episode, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry once again welcome Structure Tech’s Service Manager, Eric Houseman, for a deep dive into one of the most debated topics in home inspections: flashing and exterior water management. Prompted by an email from fellow home inspector […]

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After years of use, gas fireplaces often develop a cloudy white haze on the glass. This white haze makes the flames difficult to see, ruins any potential illusion that you're looking at a real fireplace, and really seems to kill the mood.

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To fix a slow drain at a bathroom sink, don’t mess with acids that you pour down your sink. They can damage the pipes, and they don’t always work. Instead, get yourself a zip drain cleaning tool, like the one shown below. Menards currently has them on sale for $1.39. If you have to pay […]

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