The HTRC

The Homeowners & Trades Resource Center

In the news: RRP, RESNET, DOE, oh my…

Lately there has been a flurry of activity on items I normally cover. With so much coming out (and most not being really worth a full article, besides where would I find the time…) I thought I would do a quick recap in case you missed any of it. The RRP Lowes & the “big” settlement More […]

Staying Secure in Your Home

This week we have an interesting guest piece from Lukas Nicholson. Mr. Nicholson has worked in the home security industry for over 10 years and he enjoys keeping up with the latest developments and passing these on to his readers along with providing practical tips for staying safe. As a quick personal & legal note – there are […]

Notes from the Field: The AHRI Directory

The AHRI’s (Air Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute) directory is an awesome tool & can even be considered a god-send by many. Why & what is it? The AHRI is a globally recognized and industry testing & certification program which produces a certificate much like the NFRC label you would see on a window. However […]

Water & Fire Damage Claims –Things You Need To Know

This week we have a great piece by Nolan Wright. Mr. Wright is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Trilogy Restoration which primarily works in the Austin / San Antonio areas. He has been working in the restoration industry for several years and enjoys educating people on the home restoration industry. He is an avid writer […]

Wacky Weds: A distilleries secret weapon – Power

A couple of weekends ago we arranged a mini-vacation up to Galena, Illinois. As part of this mini vacation we took a trip to Blaum Brothers Distillery for one of there tours. Like many other similar tours there is the obligatory pallets of hops, barley, &/or corn… The smiling tour guide & the nice shiny equipment & wow – […]

Wacky Weds: A very bad money saving technique

Oh my, just from the distance I figured there was an issue, which when one considers this house is probably worth half a million or more… Can’t see it, well lets move in a little closer I know a few sharp eyes have probably figured it out, but how about we get a little closer… […]

Fix a Leak Week Reminder

This is the EPA’s 6th Fix a Leak Week program & since it’s inception they have chosen March to time to remind Americans to check their household fixtures and irrigation systems for leaks. Unlike past years where we delved into a specific area or aspect, I am simply going to share with you their fact sheet. The […]

FAQ: What decking material should I use

You can say one nice thing about lawsuits, they tend to grab ones attention & ask questions that they probably had never even considered before. For example after being quoted in a recent article saying “In some cases decking is installed in places where it wouldn’t be recommend…” I received the following email; I am trying […]