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Thank you, Renner and Phi & Linh Team, for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experiences at SOPHI. Our next class starts May 6th, and we can’t wait to welcome new students to our supportive and enriching learning environment. Sign up now and embark on your Read more…
Be Careful Pressure Washing Vinyl Siding As the season transitions and homeowners prepare for spring cleaning, attention naturally shifts to the exterior of the house. Amidst the array of tasks, one often underestimated chore is the maintenance of vinyl siding. While renowned for its longevity and low upkeep, vinyl siding Read more…
The question isn’t can you, but should you?Vinyl siding moves/expands/contracts with the weather more than other types of cladding. Vinyl siding, known for its flexibility with temperature changes, requires unrestricted movement horizontally after installation. Usually, the panels overlap, it’s recommended they do so by approximately half the length of the Read more…
Table of Contents Vocabulary Terms and Definitions used in Class Standards of Practice Home inspection regulations vary by state. In Washington, there’s a set standard of practice and code of ethics. However, some states don’t have specific standards, in which case the ASHI Home Inspection standard, being the oldest and Read more…
It’s shaping up to be a hot Northwest summer, and we are a week away to the official first day of summer. If you have a pool or are putting one up for the summer, make sure you follow the safety guidelines. Follow the link below to Pool and Spa Read more…
We are on our way to the season of sun, fun, and warm evenings under the stars. That’s right, summer is afoot! Here in the Pacific Northwest, we treasure our summers. We are able to spend the day on our deck or patio, tend our garden, and bask in the Read more…
GENOA TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — A family died from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning after a tankless water heater began leaking the poisonous gas at high levels, according to authorities. Police responded to the Reitter family home for a wellness check on May 2, after a concerned family member called 911. After seeing Read more…
https://www.nation.com/heres-why-people-are-choosing-trade-school-top-5-reasons/ Trade school. Is it right for you? Chances are, the answer is a yes! Home inspection is a perfect trade for many men and women who want a new challenging career. Home inspection is a vital cog in the housing industry. Around 80% of the homes being bought are Read more…
In the Pacific Northwest, you can count on one thing: there will always be rain. Do you know that you can use the rain to make your home more beautiful, protect the environment, and save money? Rain Wise is a local Seattle Public Utilities program that provides rebates to residents Read more…
“Rammed earth homes are like building sand castles without that tricky step of flipping the bucket. Instead, the form of the home, which is usually a plywood structure that provides the outline of a wall, is already in place. A cross-grade, or mix, of soils is rammed into the walls, Read more…