Buried beneath your yard a drain line carries away everything you put down drains in your home. Drain pipes, like any other pipe, potentially develop clogs and leaks. Root intrusion, shifts in the soil, accumulation of grease or debris, or age alone once meant trenching down to repair a drain line leak. TDT has a […]
What you should know up front about foundation repair tunneling
Houston is literally a city on the move. The clay soil under most homes in our area expands when wet and shrinks when dry. This “plasticity” means your home goes along for a ride that typically leads to foundation repair. Soil plasticity is best demonstrated with the ball test: Scoop up and form a ball […]
Ignoring foundation repair warning signs is an expensive mistake
Big problems usually grow from little warning signs. That’s how it is with your home’s foundation. A little crack here, a little crack there and before you know it: you’re facing a big foundation repair. Knowing the little warning signs along the way can easily help you take action before they grow into expensive foundation repairs.
Saw sharpening helps you cut through every project easier
Your saw is only as good as its teeth. They can speed you through a job or slow it to a crawl. Saw sharpening makes more sense once you understand how a saw blade is designed. A saw’s teeth are created in a bent, an alternating pattern, left and right. This is what creates the […]
Could new water heater regulations mean a costly upgrade is in your future?
ABA water heatersTwo, three. Over 200 pounds, and only 2 inches of room to spare. You might be wondering why some water heaters are located in the attic. It’s going to be centrally located. Your plumbing fixtures are spread out all throughout the house. The Texas basement. Your attic serves the way basements do in […]
Does new technology cure the curse of sneaky leaks on flat roofs?
Flat roofs seem a great option for maximizing your usable space—both both and below the roof. But, that gain in space brings with it increased risk of sneaky leaks. New technology may have solved the problem. Unlike traditional sloped roofs, flat roofs are almost level. Truth is, a flat roof has a pitch of about […]
Travel down a clogged drain to see where trouble begins
Clearing a clogged drain Is there a worse feeling than seeing water collect around the drain? It’s a dreaded feeling: will this clog mean a visit from the plumber? That depends on the clog. Strainer clogs If your clog collects around the strainer or stopper, all you may need to do is remove the strainer […]
What you don’t know about a solar attic fan could be costing you money
While insulation and radiant barriers get a lot of attention, attic ventilation is critical to a healthy, energy efficient roof. Without it, your attic could actually cost you money. That’s where ridge vents or a solar attic fan come in. Ridge vent vs Solar attic fan Which is better for your roof? A ridge vent […]
Watch how these replacement windows help build three new homes
A replacement window is made for a specific space. Unlike new construction windows, if these windows even a half-inch off, it won’t fit properly and can’t be installed. Gulf Coast Windows recently donated over $250,000 of these windows to Habitat For Humanity. See how it helped.
It’s shocking what a drinking water filter can remove from tap water
Water is critical to your survival. And yet, do you know what’s in your water? Many of our water resources lack even basic protections, making them vulnerable to contamination.
Composite window frames help keep comfort in and energy bills down
Windows represent the single greatest potential source of energy loss in a home. Insulating replacement windows have taken a giant leap forward with the introduction of composite windows. Composite window advantages Composite windows are designed and constructed to withstand even the harshest conditions, season after season. Made from materials similar to those on car bumpers, […]
How vulnerable are you to a door kick in? The facts are shocking.
Less than inch of wood stands between you and a burglar. In fact, 73% of burglars gain entry to a home by a door kick in. One or two strong kicks to a door will crack the frame allowing burglars entry to your home. Even with an alarm, police response time can be 20 minutes or longer—more than enough time for a burglar to get what they want.