by Dan Robles | Sep 8, 2023 | Blog
Aquatherm piping is a relatively new entry as a plumbing pipe material in the United States. It was first introduced in Europe several decades ago and seems to have performed well there. Aquatherm pipes and couplings are made from of PPR, a (polypropylene-random...
by Dan Robles | Jul 27, 2023 | Blog
Beware of Predatory STR Management Companies (Part 2) So you have decided to look for a short term rental management company to handle your vacation home when you are not using it. There is nothing wrong with the hands-off approach except if you yourself fall into...
by Dan Robles | Jul 25, 2023 | Blog, House Renovation
(Part 1 identifies some general characteristics of predatory STR management services and part 2 identifies 19 contract clauses that can hurt you.) If you are thinking about using your primary home or your vacation property as a short-term rental, you may also be...
by Dan Robles | Apr 24, 2023 | Blog
Independent engineers play a critical role in the insurance, law, and banking industries. In each of these fields, independent engineers are relied upon to provide expert evaluations, risk assessments, and other critical services. In insurance, independent engineers...
by Dan Robles | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog
This post describes a relatively new root cause for some CPVC failure. The post also discusses how the solution to one problem may actually create a new problem. We conclude that better communication among contractors and engineers can catch such incompatibilities...
