Yikes! There’s Mold in My House
These days, nothing strikes fear into a homeowner’s heart like the news that mold has been found in their house. visions of unknown illnesses and physical maladies flash before their eyes, fueled by...
View ArticleChoose the Right Fireplace for Your Needs
Over the years, I have seen a strong trend away from wood-burning fireplaces toward gas fireplaces. There are two reasons for that. First is the cost. Traditional, all masonry fireplaces are very...
View ArticleA Granite Radon Question
I received a question from a reader about radon emissions from granite countertops the other day. I wrote a blog post about this a while ago. But this question comes up over and over again, so I...
View ArticleFight Pollen Season with Filters
In central North Carolina, we have five seasons, Spring, Summer Fall, Winter, and Pollen season. As I write this, we are in the depths of pollen season. Take a look at this photo I took of a...
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