Jim EllisDec 17, 20201 minBe careful of “home completely updated”This home in Elberta Alabama could have used a licensed plumber or at least someone that had some idea of modern plumbing installation...
Jim EllisFeb 17, 20151 minSafetyAs I have discussed before safety is always a concern during home inspections. Whether I’m in a crawlspace with vermin and mold, a roof...
Jim EllisOct 21, 20141 minThings we doWe are often confronted with potential unsafe conditions. Whether it’s entering crawlspaces under homes or trying to make it through a...
Jim EllisOct 1, 20141 minBidet’sThis may be a little unorthodox for most, but we do live in a country full of inventive people. I kind of think of this as a Redneck...
Jim EllisJul 20, 20141 minSink traps (not)This well meaning home owner didn’t know anything about installing traps under his newly remodeled bathroom sink. All kinds of problems...
Jim EllisJun 17, 20141 minWater Catch PanNewer building dictates that there is a catch pan under the water heater if a leak will damage the interior materials and belongings. I...
Jim EllisMay 4, 20141 minDrainage problems?You don’t have to be a Home Inspector to think something might be wrong with this sink drain. Just in case, there is a huge bottle of...
Jim EllisJan 30, 20091 minPet peeveVenting another pet peeve, A strong majority of homes inspected here on the Gulf Coast of Alabam and Florida have attic access where it’s...