Jim EllisDec 2, 20161 minExtension cord safetyAs you are getting ready to decorate for the holidays: Remember to check the amperage, use compatibility (indoor or outdoor) and the...
Jim EllisJun 28, 20161 minSite drainageAfter a rainstorm look for water puddling near your foundation. If there are puddles you need to re-grade, install a moisture barrier,...
Jim EllisJun 15, 20161 minSafety, No TEXTING!This is how myself and some other fire department personnel from Alabama and Florida spent our morning. I do not know if anyone was...
Jim EllisJan 18, 20161 minHome Inspectors RoleI recently had a Realtor inquire about our services. Among this inquiry was one easy answer, but one some people seem to struggle with....
Jim EllisNov 15, 20151 minMold safety revisitedIn the recent past I have started using a full face respirator. Currently model 3m 6898 which gives me lots of protection form...
Jim EllisAug 5, 20151 minDrone updateSome months ago we starting looking into drones. We have gone ahead and purchased a Phantom III for testing and hopefully we will be able...
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 EllisNov 25, 20132 minMore Fire SafetyYes, more fire safety talk. It seems everywhere I turn lately there is more convincing evidence that most of our current smoke & carbon...
Jim EllisNov 6, 20111 minFoundation PiersThese foundation piers found installed under a home are another good example of why you need a home inspection! This home had been...
Jim EllisJan 5, 20111 minHow long will it last?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....
Jim EllisJan 5, 20111 minAir filtersI frequently recommend at least a quality pleated air filter over the cheapie blue or green see through type as shown below. MERV ratings...
Jim EllisJan 22, 20091 minTraining, education and practiceI have recently been reminded of an old quote I first heard as a young adult “Practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes...
Jim EllisDec 30, 20071 minHome inspection hazards and your responsbilitiesWhile posting this on our web site http://www.ellishomeinspections.com and thinking about which of these items I report on during our...