How Building Technology and Regulation

We offer an hour-long presentation for service groups, municipal organizations and trade associations on housing and the climate crisis.

The Most Common Electrical Problems in Homes 

Last week we took a look at the basics of home electricity, your home electrical panel and where all the electricity for your home is distributed from

Home Wiring 101

Before Upgrading Your Electrical Supply Understand How It All Works and What to Watch For. Our comprehensive guide on electrical terms.

Block Basements: Why They Fail

The number one issue with a block basement is moisture; blocks are not waterproof…period. Water will penetrate any mortar crack, open seam or just about any opening for that matter and we all

History: Pros & Cons of Block Basements

With well over 40 plus years of building, renovation and building assessment experience block basements are continuing reminder that

Building Dates in History:

When you walk by an old building, have you ever stopped to wonder when it first had lights or running water? Many wooden buildings went up before electricity or plumbing were common. Most homes built before the early 1900s relied on wells or hand pumps, and even then, pipes didn’t show up in every home. Wiring often came later, when power lines spread through towns and cities.