Sub-Panels Can Be Confusing: Don’t Let Them Be!
Use This Flow Chart To Get Them Right! The way most home inspectors are trained to understand...
Tiled Decking Surfaces
Tile Decking – Elevated And Over Living Spaces Installing tile over a standard deck frame in an...
Should I Be Concerned About Toxic Materials in Older Houses?
When it comes to toxic materials in older houses, there are three primary materials to be concerned...
Do Rain Barrels Really Work?
Well, this simple answer to this question, is: it depends on what you are trying to accomplish...
What is a Ductless Heat Pump?
Mini-Split Ductless Heat Pump Systems Currently, mini-split systems have found favor in new homes that want to...
What Are These Walkway and Driveway Settlement Cracks?
Walkway, Driveway, and Hardscape Settling Settling is caused by brick or concrete or other hardscape surfaces applied...
AFCI Protection and Alterations to Your Residential Electric System
I have heard it said that the development of our modern electrical system is the single greatest...
“I’ve Had 20 People on This Deck!”
It has not failed to date… Every home inspector has heard some version of this refrain at least...
I’ve got moisture ants in my house?
What are moisture ants? Moisture ants are a wood-destroying organism that indicates there is wet wood in...
I’ve Got Mold In My Attic!
Frequently asked questions about a common problem in some climate zones Mold is a 4-letter word in...