• Dayton, OH: Home of the First Speeding Ticket,David Campbell

    Dayton, OH: Home of the First Speeding Ticket

    Dayton, OH: Home of the First Speeding Ticket Dayton, Ohio is known for a lot of firsts but I bet you didn’t know we were the first to get a speeding ticket! Picture this - Dayton, Ohio and the year is 1904. You hear the sound of a car engine coming down West Third Street in downtown Dayton. It’s da

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  • Radon, What is it?,David Campbell

    Radon, What is it?

    Radon, What is it? Radon is a radioactive gas originating from naturally occurring uranium in the ground. As uranium decays it emits radon gas into the atmosphere and in your home levels can sometimes build up to the point where the EPA recommends mitigation. No level of radon is considered totally

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  • Cracked Chimney Crown: A Hidden Source of Water Entry,David Campbell

    Cracked Chimney Crown: A Hidden Source of Water Entry

    Cracked Chimney Crown: A Hidden Source of Water Entry The crown is a thin layer of cement that seals the top of the chimney to the flue. It is poured with a slope so water will roll off instead of just sitting.  Because it is thin, it tends to crack over time. A cracked or deteriorated chimney crown

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