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Brad Stringer, BA, MBA: Posted on Thursday, September 08, 2011 4:31 PM
Early Preparation Means Winter Protection Sadly, summer is drawing to an end, and soon the fall days will stretch into the slow cold days of winter. While the weather is mild and the days are still long, now is good time to start thinking about protecting your home from the harsh ravages of old man winter! |
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Brad Stringer: Posted on Saturday, July 23, 2011 3:03 PM
Don't Kill Your Condenser! by: Brad Stringer, BA, MBA During the lazy, hazy, days of summer with temperatures hovering at100or above, it's more important than ever to take notice of your air conditioning systems primary component,the condensing unit. You know, that big noisy thing outside, usually in your backyard that you mow grass into occasionally, but for the most part ignore, until the temperature inside your home tells you it's not working? Although problems with your condensing unit may not be as obvious as this one, the constant demand on your condensing unit in the summer can take its toll. |
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Brad Stinger: Posted on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 12:36 PM
1950's Vintage Wiring Installations Not Inherently Unsafe  Many homes built in the 1950's still have the same wiring and in many instances the same panels which were installed at the time of initial construction. While a home buyer might have concerns regarding the age of the installation, if it is a professional install with limited modifications or additions over time, it can continue to provide many additional years of service. The primary concern with this type of installation is that in most instances it is a two-wire, hot and neutral, system with no ground wire to the switches and receptacles. |
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Brad Stringer, BA, MBA: Posted on Sunday, March 20, 2011 3:26 PM
GFCI's & AFCI's For Improved Safety Of Residential Electrical Systems  GFCI stands forGround Fault Circuit Interuptorand AFCI stands forArc Fault Circuit Interuptor. These devices are designed to minimize the potential for electrical shock associated with an electrical ground fault, or "short" as it is commonly known, as well a potential for fire in the event of an "arc" between the hot and neutral of the system.  GFCI'sare required at any receptacle in close proximity to water, such as kitchens, bathrooms, exteriors, and even the garage. |
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Brad Stringer, BA, MBA, Ok Lic HI: Posted on Friday, February 18, 2011 4:54 PM
 New CSST Gas Tubing-No Bonding Required? Although Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing for gas service in residential construction has been around for several years now, in recent years, there has been some controversy with regards to its safety if it should become "charged", such as during a lightning strike. |
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Brad Stringer, BA, MBA, : Posted on Friday, January 21, 2011 3:29 PM
Second only to hurricanes, frozen and broken water pipes cause more losses in terms of the number of homes damaged and the total amount of claims paid by insurance companies in the U.S. Repair costs of up to $50,000 are not uncommon according to insurance experts. Even a small leak can deposit a significant amount of water in a short period of time resulting in significant losses. Damages caused by frozen, ruptured water pipes include: - Wallpaper, and paint peal from the drywall and can turn moldy.
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Brad Stringer, BA, MBA, OK Lic HI #61: Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 5:08 PM
 With mild winters we typically experience here in the midwest, many people don't give great attention to possible freeze related damages which can occur to a property during cold winter months. Our frost depth for placement of footings and burying water lines etc.,against potential freezing is only 18". That is also the reason we do not usually see many basements in Oklahoma, with exception of the need for a storm shelter in the event of a tornado. There is no need to excavate to a significant depth for installation of a homes foundation to justify the added expense of installation of a basement or the added concrete in the support walls. |
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