by Inspector | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Attention Texas Real Estate Agents! Like you, I understand the chore of having to do continuing education. What’s even worse is having to pay someone else to take these courses just to maintain your license. Because of this, I’m happy to...
by Inspector | Jan 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Are you buying a home built before 1978? Maybe you live in one currently. If so, please read on. Lead was a common additive to paint up until it was banned from use in residential housing. As a paint additive, it worked great. Unfortunately,...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
I’d like everyone to take a minute to think about two potentially very dangerous situations. Both of them have to do with your garage. If your garage is attached to your house, you should have a door between them. The door needs to be able to...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
We frequently get asked what the difference is between AFCI and GFCI protection is. Here is a short post about AFCIs, describing their function, as well as their importance. Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical receptacles or...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Garage doors are typically among the heaviest moving objects in the home and are held under high tension. Injuries caused by garage doors account for approximately 20,000 emergency room visits annually, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.The...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
One of the most common issues we note during home inspections is with dryer ducts. For what appears to be a simple system, there are some very important intricacies that have to be followed to make sure they are safe. Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet...
