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...

Why would you place a water alarm in the attic? This furnace has a condensate pump to direct condensation from the heat ducts out. It's a...

There is reason it's called an access panel.

LOOKIT how beautiful this panel looks! Everything is in place and there is no evidence of overheating. This panel has been here since the...

Every once in awhile, I want to challenge the "system". New builds are putting electrical main shut off switches near the meter to...

Many times I see things that make me go, HMMM... this shower looks great, right? Take a closer look. The corners have not been sealed...

Safety Alert 📢 Inspect under your electric stove burners today. Be sure the connections are clean and secure to avoid a fire hazard.

I thought I was going to "die" after a walk-through of a home that had plug-in air fresheners. Did you know that many air fresheners...

Many Public works departments define a trip hazard as an irregularity in a walking surface exceeding one inch in height. ONE INCH! I once...

These are the top 3 things many Home Inspectors fear 1.  Missing something; either during the visual inspection of readily accessible...

Do you hear what I hear? As the temperature begins its upward climb, the world around us comes alive with sounds – a symphony of activity...

Hyphae is the filamentous growth structure (stem-like) for mold. Think of how a plant has stems. A low level of hyphal fragments indoors...

I tried the citric acid to clean the toilet tank as seen on the socials. One cup is all it takes. I suggest using warm water and filling...

When is the last time you lifted the lid on your toilet tank? Small amounts of mold on surfaces can be cleaned with dish soap and water....

We still have a month of Summer to go. Check those AC filters today.

https://www.convention2023.nachi.org/ Come check it out!

On October 12th-14th I will be one of the keynote speakers at the InterNACHI Pro Inspectors Convention 2023! My class will be How to...

How fun are home inspections? They are a blast, until I find this type of carelessness going on in an occupied home. These two outlets...