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Attics: The Goldilocks Theory

What happens when you have an unhappy attic? You have an unhappy home...in this episode, we discuss why your attic needs to be not too hot, not too cold, but just right. Videos: Photos: Links: https://www.qualityedge.com/attic-ventilation/ https://www.etymonline.com/word/attic https://web.ornl.gov/sci/buildings/conf-archive/1995%20B6%20papers/016_Rose.pdf https://www.norbord.com/na/blog/the-pros-and-cons-of-unventilated-attics/

Septic Systems: Do You Smell Something?

Our Season 2 premiere starts off with a bang as we discuss septic systems and what happens when lightning strikes your toilet. Put your galoshes on and prepare to step into the wild world of personal sewage treatment plants. Videos: Photos: Links: https://www.paradisevalleyseptic.com/a-brief-history-of-the-modern-septic-system/ https://www.vdwws.com/2015/01/a-short-history-of-the-septic-system/ https://www.archaeology.org/issues/327-1901/letter-from/7205-letter-from-leiden ht

Home Investigator: Episode 4

This Week's Video In this week's episode, we're back with the 4th episode of Home Investigator. Chris walks through an 1800 sq ft 1970s home! We talked about panel boxes, the big picture, galvanized piping, and more. Don't forget to let us know how you feel about the Chris talk down below. Let's go check it out!

Home Investigator: Episode 3

This Week's Video In this week's video, we're switching things up a bit and gearing this more towards the home inspector! If you're a client or realtor watching this then we hope you can learn a lot about properties from our videos. This week Chris goes through a 1977 2,000 sq ft home, he discusses some roof finds, step cracks, window finds, and more. Make sure to comment below what you want to see from us next. Let's go check it out!

Home Investigator: Episode 2

This Week's Video For the second episode of Home Investigator we're bringing you along with us through this 1960s home. Chris talks about the importance of formulating your own opinion and looking at the big picture. He discovered some roof finds, cracks in the driveway, HVAC, and more. Let's go check it out!

Home Investigator: Episode 1

This Week's Video Welcome to Home Investigator Episode 1! In this week's video we're at a house in Katy, TX and go through several things we found on this property. Chris & Warren found damaged hardy siding, panel box finds, and what a condenser should NOT sound like. Don't forget to comment below your opinion on solar panels on roofs! Let's go check it out!

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