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Water Heater Maintenance: How to Service and Take Care of Your Water Heater
Mitch Lowry 4/11/26 Mitch Lowry 4/11/26

Water Heater Maintenance: How to Service and Take Care of Your Water Heater

Learn how to service and maintain your water heater with routine care that can improve efficiency, extend its life, and help prevent unexpected problems.

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Indoor Air Quality Testing for Mold and Particulates: What Homeowners Should Know
Mitch Lowry 3/28/26 Mitch Lowry 3/28/26

Indoor Air Quality Testing for Mold and Particulates: What Homeowners Should Know

Indoor air quality testing for mold and particulates can help identify hidden concerns in a home, especially when there are odors, water damage, visible staining, or allergy-related complaints. Spot testing with swabs or tape lifts may also help evaluate suspicious areas when needed.

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Bathroom Exhaust Fans and Moisture Control: What Homeowners Should Know
Mitch Lowry 3/23/26 Mitch Lowry 3/23/26

Bathroom Exhaust Fans and Moisture Control: What Homeowners Should Know

Bathroom exhaust fans help remove moisture, reduce condensation, and protect Washington homes from mold, damaged materials, and indoor air quality concerns.

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Manufactured Home vs. Modular Home: What’s the Difference?
Mitch Lowry 3/21/26 Mitch Lowry 3/21/26

Manufactured Home vs. Modular Home: What’s the Difference?

Manufactured homes and modular homes are both factory-built, but they are not the same. Learn the key differences in construction standards, chassis design, financing, labels, and inspection concerns.

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Polybutylene Plumbing: Why It’s a Problem and How It Fails
Mitch Lowry 3/16/26 Mitch Lowry 3/16/26

Polybutylene Plumbing: Why It’s a Problem and How It Fails

Polybutylene plumbing was once a popular low-cost option, but years of leaks, fitting failures, and hidden water damage gave it a bad reputation. Here’s why it fails and why buyers should pay attention.

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Why Cleaning Your Dryer Vent Is So Important
Mitch Lowry 3/12/26 Mitch Lowry 3/12/26

Why Cleaning Your Dryer Vent Is So Important

Cleaning your dryer vent is one of the simplest ways to reduce fire risk, improve dryer performance, and help your appliance last longer.

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Why Foundation Certifications Are Required on Manufactured Homes
Mitch Lowry 3/9/26 Mitch Lowry 3/9/26

Why Foundation Certifications Are Required on Manufactured Homes

Foundation certifications on manufactured homes help verify that the home is permanently supported and properly anchored. Learn what engineers look for, common tie-down types, and why lenders often require them.

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Why Federal Pacific (FPE) Electrical Panels Are Considered a Safety Hazard
Mitch Lowry 3/5/26 Mitch Lowry 3/5/26

Why Federal Pacific (FPE) Electrical Panels Are Considered a Safety Hazard

Federal Pacific (FPE) electrical panels are known for breaker failures that may not trip during overloads. Learn why many inspectors recommend replacement.

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Zinsco Electrical Panels: Hazards, Identification, and What Homeowners Should Know
Mitch Lowry 3/3/26 Mitch Lowry 3/3/26

Zinsco Electrical Panels: Hazards, Identification, and What Homeowners Should Know

Zinsco electrical panels are frequently flagged during home inspections due to documented concerns with breaker reliability and overheating connections. Learn how to identify one and what steps homeowners should take.

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Indoor Air Quality Testing for Mold & Airborne Particulates in South Puget Sound
Mitch Lowry 2/27/26 Mitch Lowry 2/27/26

Indoor Air Quality Testing for Mold & Airborne Particulates in South Puget Sound

Indoor air quality testing helps identify elevated mold spores and airborne particulates that may not be visible during a standard inspection. Learn how professional air sampling and spot mold testing provide measurable data for homes in the South Puget Sound area.

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Why do I need a sewer scope on a brand new or newer home?
Mitch Lowry 2/26/26 Mitch Lowry 2/26/26

Why do I need a sewer scope on a brand new or newer home?

It All Begins Here

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Why Cleaning Your Roof Is Important in Western Washington
Mitch Lowry 2/25/26 Mitch Lowry 2/25/26

Why Cleaning Your Roof Is Important in Western Washington

Roof cleaning in Western Washington is essential to prevent moss damage, leaks, and premature shingle failure. Here’s why homeowners shouldn’t ignore it.

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