by Home Inspector | Feb 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many older gas-powered appliances have something called a pilot light. A pilot light consists of a small flame that is burning constantly for ignition. The gas pipe is releasing a small amount of gas to feed the flame and keep it burning. This is a somewhat antiquated...
by Home Inspector | Feb 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many backyard projects have come to an unpleasant end thanks to 3 plants in the same family. Poison Oak, Poison Sumac and Poison Ivy. Exposure to these plants can lead to serious allergic reactions, ranging from a rash to hospitalization. Of course, the first step to...
by Home Inspector | Jan 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Water pipes as a rule should not be located in exterior walls, but unfortunately this might be the case in some houses. Uninsulated hot water pipes can cause your hot water to lose over 20% of its heat. Uninsulated pipes can also cause condensation. For pipes in...
by Home Inspector | Jan 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
While electricity has made our lives much easier, there are also many dangers inherent that need to be considered. For example, if you notice a dimming of lights when you turn on an appliance, this could indicate that your circuit is overloaded. This is especially...
by Home Inspector | Dec 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
This video shows you how you can do that with a pre-listing home inspection:...
by Home Inspector | Dec 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
You have probably heard the expression “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. This is very much true in the case of maintaining your home. An issue that might seem minor today can lead to extremely costly repairs in the future. So what exactly does...
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