October 2026

A home exterior in Cincinnati, OH showing well-installed fiberglass entry door with clean trim and hardware

Entry Door Drafts: Seal or Replace Before the First Freeze

October 15, 2026

How to tell whether a drafty Cincinnati entry door needs weatherstripping or replacing, what the energy label must show, and the permit rule most people miss.

Continue Reading
Low-slope membrane roof with a rooftop HVAC unit and equipment curb on a brick building in Cincinnati, Ohio

Clogged Flat Roof Drains: Cincinnati’s Fall Problem

October 01, 2026

Leaf season blocks low-slope roof drains, and code assumes it will. The 48-hour test, warranty deadlines, and what to check before the first freeze.

Continue Reading