• Window Well Drains. What Do They Do?,David Campbell

    Window Well Drains. What Do They Do?

    If you have a basement and the finished grade around your home is higher than the bottom of your basement window you’ll likely need a window well. Typically made of galvanized steel or fiberglass these half-circle barriers hold the dirt back from covering up the window. If you don’t have a cover ov

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  • Plumbing Vents Explained,David Campbell

    Plumbing Vents Explained

    Plumbing vents don’t get much attention until…you have a drain issue. The first line of attack on a slow or gurgling drain is to call a plumber to run a snake and for good reason because the issue is almost always a clogged drain line.  That does not always do the trick. All plumbing systems need t

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  • Do I Need to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance PMI?,David Campbell

    Do I Need to Pay Private Mortgage Insurance PMI?

    Private mortgage insurance is a fee you pay to your lender if you are putting less than 20% down on your conventional mortgage. It insulates the lender from a loss if you default on your mortgage. If you are putting less than 20% down and having to pay PMI it’s important to know you are not stuck w

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