by Inspector | Sep 30, 2018 | Uncategorized
Electricity and water don’t mix. That is why having outlets in your bathroom brings extra risk, and for over 60 years, the safeguard against this danger has been GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets. These outlets will disconnect power when there is an...
by Inspector | Sep 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
Many of us use being struck by lightning as a metaphor for something unlikely, and it certainly isn’t something that the majority of us has ever experienced, but I’m sure that you would like to keep it that way, and the same goes for your home. Annually about 50...
by Inspector | Aug 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Between 1930 and 1950, many houses were made with asbestos installation. Use was discontinued when it was realized that the fibers from asbestos could cause serious damage to the respiratory system, possibly even lung cancer. Unfortunately, some homeowners are unaware...
by Inspector | Aug 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
One of the most common causes for energy loss in an older home are your windows. Whether you are trying to keep the cool air inside your home in the summertime or the cold outside in the wintertime, spending some time and money on making sure your windows are in good...
by Inspector | Jul 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Wildlife will always be around us, whether we live in a city or out in the country, and when their habitat overlaps with ours, this can lead to many problems. The main reasons why you might see wildlife near your home is that they can find something they need there....
by Inspector | Jul 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you live in a low lying area, or where it is very flat, and you get heavy downpours, you might need a sump pump. A sump pump’s purpose is to keep water from seeping into your basement. This could be from the ground water level rising, or runoff from around your...
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