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Why Does Your Bathroom Need An Exhaust Fan?
If you're not using an exhaust fan every time you shower, you should, or if it's broken, you need to get it fixed as soon as possible....
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John@LiteHouse
- Sep 1
- 3 min
Are Gutter Guards Worth It?
Gutter protection manufacturers promise to make your life easier. Install this amazing system on your roof and you'll never have to clean...
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John@LiteHouse
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Older Two Prong Outlets
Grounding electrical receptacles (which some laymen refer to as outlets) is an important safety feature that has been required in new...
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John@LiteHouse
- Aug 1
- 8 min
Mold in Your Home
Basics of Mold The key to mold control is moisture control. If you have a mold problem in your home, you should immediately clean up the...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jul 15
- 4 min
What is Knob-and-Tube Wiring?
Knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, commonly used in North America from about...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jul 1
- 3 min
What is a Water Heater Expansion Tank
What is an expansion tank? An expansion tank is a metal tank connected to a building's water heater designed to accommodate fluctuations...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jun 1
- 2 min
LiteHouse Ready - Why Every Seller Should Get a Pre-Listing Inspection
At some point, your buyers will check out the condition of your home, likely with a Cincinnati area Home Inspector. And, you can know...
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John@LiteHouse
- May 1
- 5 min
How To Use Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections
Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows an inspector to show homeowners things about their homes...
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John@LiteHouse
- Apr 15
- 5 min
How Sump Pumps Work
Sump pumps are self-acting electric pumps that protect houses from moisture penetration. They are usually installed under basement floors...
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John@LiteHouse
- Apr 1
- 5 min
Basement Waterproofing
Concerns about water damage Cincinnati basements are usually the area of a building most at risk of water damage because they are below...
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John@LiteHouse
- Mar 15
- 4 min
How We Inspect Toilets
Toilets are complicated devices that can fail in many ways. This article describes typical toilet malfunctions, provides information for...
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John@LiteHouse
- Mar 1
- 3 min
Radon: What You Need to Know If You're Considering Buying a Home
You’ve found the perfect home. It has a spacious backyard, an open-concept kitchen and a finished basement — all things you are looking...
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John@LiteHouse
- Feb 15
- 3 min
The 6 Benefits of Double Pane Windows
If you have been reading up on the many benefits of installing double pane windows, then you are probably wondering what it is that makes...
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John@LiteHouse
- Feb 1
- 7 min
Increasing Home Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficient homes require less energy to perform household functions than homes that are less energy-efficient. There are many...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jan 9
- 2 min
Handrail Installation Issues
Introduction Handrails are a crucial component of home safety. They provide a place for you to grab if you lose your balance or have...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Issues with Gas Fireplaces
Introduction If you live in a colder climate and want to add a fireplace to your home, it’s easy to see why gas logs might be the way to...
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John@LiteHouse
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Water heater installation defects
Introduction The water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home, but it's also one of the most expensive. And because...
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John@LiteHouse
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Inspection of Aluminum Siding
Aluminum siding is generally on the decline as an exterior siding material because vinyl siding and other materials have become more...
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John@LiteHouse
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Venting Issues with High-Efficiency Furnaces
Introduction If you have a high-efficiency furnace, there's a good chance that venting issues are to blame for any problems. The reason...
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John@LiteHouse
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
What is Aging In Place?
"Aging in place" is the phenomenon that describes the ability of older people to live independently in their own homes for as long as...
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