This home in Elberta Alabama could have used a licensed plumber or at least someone that had some idea of modern plumbing installation...

It’s not uncommon to find cracks in a brick veneer sided home. Lots of different reasons are possible. Most often in our area, it’s minor...

During this home inspection we noticed a few water stains on the 1st floor, then directly above on the 2nd floor and yes, then on the 3rd...

Today’s home inspection had a problem with the wiring for a 3 way switch. Wiring a 3 way light switch so that you can an operate a light...

I just finished an inspection that the client didn’t want, at first. Her lending institution told her she needed one to get a loan....

In the recent past I have started using a full face respirator. Currently model 3m 6898 which gives me lots of protection form...

We found these problems with this chimney during a recent home inspection. The base flashing had been removed and someone painted on...

This 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...

This well meaning home owner didn’t know anything about installing traps under his newly remodeled bathroom sink. All kinds of problems...

Newer building dictates that there is a catch pan under the water heater if a leak will damage the interior materials and belongings. I...

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...

Current building guidelines require no more than 6 main service disconnects in a main panel. During this home inspection, there were a...

These foundation piers found installed under a home are another good example of why you need a home inspection! This home had been...

Very often I am asked how much longer will these appliance last. There are so many variables that I can’t accurately answer the question....

I frequently recommend at least a quality pleated air filter over the cheapie blue or green see through type as shown below. MERV ratings...

While inspecting this pool recently I had a friendly reminder, look before you leap. I started inspecting the leaf basket and drain,...

WE were told that the pool company had fixed the pool and the closing was set for that afternoon. The buyer requested we check out the...

Some people don’t seem to understand the reasoning behind flashing. It’s a must to properly flash or you can / will end up with water...

It is very common to find squirrels have chewed on the lead plumbing vent collars on roof tops. This eventually allows rain to enter into...