Common Inspection Discussions
This is a new feature of my website! So, for a bit, it will look a little skimpy...but in time it will expand and add to the knowledge base of the world! Read on and learn about common issues or discussion items that I talk about all the time in relation to inspections, or operating and maintaining a home, or tips and techniques. Got an idea? Let me know and I will write about it!A silly disclaimer: Being a business web page I suppose I need to add a couple of disclaimers up front to keep myself protected from the less responsible. So, don't do anything Dumb, Different or Dangerous (DDD)! Be aware that most changes to your house require a permit from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (including adding a single outlet--but not replacing a damaged one). If you are not sure what you are doing, then it might be classified as DDD and you should get a professional or at least a competent friend. Electrical and plumbing jobs especially can come back and bite you if you don't know what you are doing. Few people are DIY HVACers--if you mess around with that you definitely want to know what you are doing or it will cost you more in the end after you break the equipment!
Burst Pipes, Flooded Homes, & What To Do
How Does Nine Inches of Water in Your Home Grab You? Ever wonder just how fast a burst water pipe can f...read more
AFCI Outlets (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter)
The “AFCI” is an arc fault circuit interrupter. AFCIs are newly-developed electrical devices designed to protect against fires caused by arcing faults in the home elect...read more
GFCI Outlets (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters)
A "GFCI" is a ground fault circuit interrupter which is an inexpensive electrical device that, if installed in household branch circuits, could ...read more
Clogged Toilets
Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t have a lot of luck with toilet plungers. They don’t seem to be shaped right. When I “plunge” all that happens is toilet water goes ...read more
Bedrooms in the Basement
Have you finished your basement and added a "bedroom" for the folks when they come to visit? Some things to be aware of if you have such a sleeping arrangement. A living space needs t...read more