As a home inspector, I’ve had the privilege of walking through hundreds of homes across many neighborhoods. Each one tells a different...

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You may be wondering, “What exactly is a water intrusion inspection, and do I really need one?” A water intrusion inspection is designed...

🌬️ HVAC COMPARISON I couldn't say what was stuck to the coin (visible with my borescope) in the supply ducting in this bedroom...

Roof Inspection Sometimes the seller's pets are home during an inspection. At Empowered Home Inspections , that’s never a problem - we...

PRV (Post Remediation Verification) testing is a must after mold remediation work has been performed. This is a way to test the air for...

What is your specialty? Are you an expert at it? Do you consider expertise and specialization to be the same thing? And how did you...

The Master Inspector Certification Board promotes a high standard of professionalism, business ethics and inspection procedures. ...

Winter increases radon risks in homes. Test, ventilate, and mitigate to protect your family from this invisible health threat.

Don't be tempted by the scent! Many plug-ins, incense, and even candles that are used in the home may have formaldehyde. This has been...

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 I’m thrilled to announce that I am now offering commercial property inspections ! With the same dedication and...

Many things in the home can be repaired or updated by a general contractor. Plumbing is not typically one of those items. Especially...

This summer, we've journeyed across the Front Range, diving into every corner of homes to ensure safety and quality. From crawling...

At first glance, the burners on this stoved found me thinking, something is off here. Do you see it? The burner covers match. However,...

The EPA recommends retesting every two years for radon in your home when you have a mitigation system in place. If it has been 2 years or...

Access panels are great when you need to access plumbing behind the wall. Sometimes, we have no choice of where the access pane will end...

"Hey! Want to play a game in front of the fireplace?"

These sprinkler (irrigation) manifolds are above ground. Some states may even require this. They are so close to the foundation and...

Kitchen ventilation is important. When you have a gas stove, it is preferred that your vent terminates to the outdoors. The ventilation...