by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 27, 2021 | Blogs
Do you have a toilet that fills every few minutes even when it has not been used? This is likely due to a bad flapper, flappers tend to go bad with age. But the process can happen much more quickly if the toilet has been left empty for a long period of time or if...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 27, 2021 | Blogs
Do you have a toilet that always seems to be running? This is sometimes caused by a fill valve that has been set too high. Which causes the water level to be higher than the overflow tube. All fill valves are adjustable, here are a couple common examples this one can...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 20, 2021 | Blogs
Being able to read a tape measure is an an important skill for every di Weyer. On a standard tape measure the full lines indicate inches the shorter lines indicate fractions of an inch the second the largest line is the half-inch mark followed by the one-quarter inch....
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 20, 2021 | Blogs
If the latch on your door sticks it may be because the parts have become loose. When this happens the latch can get caught behind the strike plate when you operate the handle or knob. To fix this first locate the screws that hold the door knob assembly together loosen...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 20, 2021 | Blogs
if you have a small crack in a concrete patio or driveway you will want to fill it to prevent further damage. This DIY video will guide you through repairing a crack that is one-half inch wide or smaller for this project. You will need self-leveling concrete...
by Your DFW Home Inspectors | Jan 20, 2021 | Blogs
In this video we cover tips for safely using a ladder for your residential DIY projects. When choosing a ladder for a job make sure it can reach your desired height without using the top rung or step can support the total weight of the climber tools and any supplies...