Veneer siding is a great way to get the look of stone or brick without the cost. Today we will look at one aspect of veneer siding, lintels. If you have faux stone or brick veneer siding it is important to check the lintels for rusting. Lintels are usually made of steel and transfer the load of walls over the openings, such as doors and windows, to the wall system on either side. These lintels must be strong enough and stiff enough to carry the vertical loads without deflect

Carbon monoxide can be a serious problem for homeowners. Overexposure to this invisible, odorless, poisonous gas can cause flu-like symptoms, serious sickness or and even death. Nine out of ten carbon monoxide accidents (excluding fires) happened in homes — not in commercial or industrial buildings. Preventing accumulation of the gas in your home is the best way to keep your family safe. Sources and danger of CO Any appliance in your home that burns fuel (gas furnace, gas st

Maintenance Checklist Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. Contractors get busy once summer and winter come, so it's best to check the cooling system in the spring and the heating system in the fall. To remember, you might plan to get check-ups around the time changes in the spring and fall. A typical maintenance check-up should inc