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...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
by Nick Gromicko and Mike Marlow Here in Texas, every time we get a hail storm through the area, the shady contractors show up offering to replace your roof. Additionally, contractors don’t have to be licensed except in the larger cities, so anyone can call...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
So, you want to buy a house cheap, and you look to the foreclosure market. Considering the over-abundance of these properties and just how little many of them are going for, it’s tempting to jump on the bandwagon and buy up. And it may pay off as a long-term...
by Inspector | Jan 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
While the terms “modular home” and “manufactured home” refer to two very different things, they are sometimes used interchangeably. Perhaps some of this confusion stems from the fact that modular homes are, in fact, manufactured (“manufactured” might be an unfortunate...
