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Dryer Vent Safety Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is provided by an electrical heating element or gas burner. Some heavy garment loads can contain more than a gallon of water which, during the drying process, will become airborne […]

Wisconsin Regulation of Home Inspectors Home inspectors are subject to regulations in the state of Wisconsin.  On March 26, 2021, Governor Evers signed 2021 Senate Bill 74.  The bill makes several changes to the requirements to become a home inspector as well as changes to how home inspectors report findings to consumers.  The state now […]

Protect Your Property From Water Damage Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as commercial buildings can suffer water damage that results in increased maintenance costs, a decrease in the value of the property, lowered productivity, and potential […]

Ice Dam Hazards An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining. As water backs up behind the dam, it can leak through the roof and cause damage to walls, ceilings, insulation and other areas.    How do ice dams form?  Ice […]