James K. Polk, the 11th President of these United States of America, was born on November 2. 1795 at a 150 acre farm in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina in what is now called Pineville, North Carolina, just outside Charlotte… Read More
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Howling Winds Tuesday Night and Wednesday Morning (February 12 & 13, 2019)
It was a wild windy Tuesday night and Wednesday morning (February 12 & 13, 2019) as I am sure you heard the winds howling whenever you awoke during the night. And there were reports of trees being downed in some… Read More
Leakage at the Soil Stack and a Method of Repair
Noticing moisture staining or peeling paint at the top of the wall above the toilet in your bathroom? Does the damage resemble the peeling paint in Figures BR-1 and BR-2 below? Lastly, does the location of the moisture staining or… Read More
Right and Wrong Ways of Siding Installation
There is a right way and a wrong way to do most tasks in life. This is also true when it comes to the installation of vinyl or aluminum siding on a wall above a roof slope. It is good… Read More
Merry Christmas (2018) & Happy New Year (2019)
Why remember Christmas? December 25 was established a long time ago by Christians as the day to commemorate the most incredible event in human history – God taking on the image and form of a man1 for the chief purpose… Read More
Discoloration of Resilient Floor Covering
Resilient floor covering is a common and economical option for your kitchen, bathroom or basement floor. It comes in a variety of patterns, colors, and textures and is relatively easy to maintain. However, resilient floor coverings can experience discoloration (Figures… Read More
A Few Ways to Thank God This Thanksgiving (2018)
Why thank God? “All the year round, every hour of every day, God is richly blessing us; both when we sleep and when we are wake, His mercy waits upon us. The sun may stop shining, but our God will… Read More
What Caused the Uneven Condition of This Wood Deck?
This wood deck exhibited a raised area as shown in the featured photograph and Figure 1. Examination under the deck disclosed that the elevation of the beam was not level (Figure 2). Further examination disclosed that the beam was raised… Read More