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While I understand it’s common practice and universally accepted by builders everywhere to place the condensate line just outside the exterior wall of a house, I have feared foundation damage as well as had to deal with a big filthy mud pile on the side of the yard which created kind of a dead zone.

So, we planned to

Washington, D.C.—Rising mortgage rates, high inflation, low existing inventory and elevated home prices contributed to housing affordability falling to its lowest point since the Great Recession in the second quarter of 2022.

According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index (HOI), just 42.8% of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of April and

In Part 1 of the “2022 Profile of the Electrical Contractor,” we described how the rollercoaster of the last two years have forced electrical contractors’ confidence downward, even as most have reported maintaining their staffs at 2020 levels. In Part 2, we focus on different aspects of ECs’ work: how they build their teams, who they work with and how

A leaky faucet. A dishwasher that won’t turn on. An AC unit that only blows warm air. Apartment maintenance can handle them all.

The goal of apartment maintenance is to keep buildings and units safe and comfortable for all tenants. Property managers utilize these on-staff technicians for most repairs, but it’s up to each tenant to contact them when something

Question about Fixed Orifice

I understand the concept of a TXV and how it is superior when it comes to controlling refrigerant flow based on demand and I understand how a fixed orifice is limited by the size of the piston, but I have a curiosity.

If a fixed orifice is limited, does

One of the best ways for retailers to sell accessories in their stores, experts note, is through attention-grabbing merchandisers and functional samples.

Whether it’s a full display, graphic story boards or an array of samples, i.e., a chainset of trims, these detailed visual aids and mock-ups will help the consumer envision those accessories in their home, making them more inclined