by Brian Champagne | Oct 13, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Backdrafting by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Edited by: Champagne Home Inspections Backdrafting is the reverse flow of gas in the flues of fuel-fired appliances that results in the intrusion of combustion byproducts into the living space. Many fuel-fired...
by Brian Champagne | Oct 12, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Original article by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Edited by: Champagne Home Inspections Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and moist air to the home’s exterior. Typical systems consist of a ceiling fan unit connected to a duct that...
by Brian Champagne | Sep 30, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Home Safety for the Elderly (CHI) Champagne Home Inspections Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1 million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with the products...
by Brian Champagne | Sep 30, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Common Home Repair Scams (CHI) Champagne Home Inspections By: Nick Gromicko Homeowners have more to worry about than being ripped off by shady contractors in this lagging economy, but such a climate brings desperation — and with it, sadly, fraud. Of course, the...
by Brian Champagne | Sep 25, 2015 | Tips & Tricks
Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) by Nick Gromicko and Ethan Ward Edited by Brian Champagne What is a GFCI? A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device used in electrical wiring to disconnect a circuit when unbalanced current is detected between...
by Brian Champagne | Sep 21, 2015 | News, Tips & Tricks
Our Chapter Passed $148,703 in the past 12 months! BNI members, on average, increase their business 20% the first year. Our chapter is a dynamic, committed group of business people who know how to refer business to each other. We have open categories for individuals...
