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What is a Sewage Grinder/Lift Station?

If you’re a potential homebuyer, you may have heard of sewage grinder/lift stations but aren’t quite sure what they are and when you might encounter one. In this post, we’ll explain what these systems are, how they work, and the maintenance requirements for such systems. Sewage grinder/lift stations are wastewater pumping systems used in residential

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What is a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) System?

When it comes to residential construction, there are many different systems and technologies that can be used to improve the comfort, energy efficiency, and overall livability of a home. One such system is a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system. What is a Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) System? A Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) system is a

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What is “balloon framing”?

If you’re in the market for a home, you may have come across the term “balloon framing.” But what exactly is balloon framing, and what do you need to know about it before considering a home that uses this construction method? What is “balloon framing”? Balloon framing is a residential construction framing method that was

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