Understanding Open Grounds and Options for Repair
What is the equipment ground? The equipment ground in residential wiring is often thought of as the “third…
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Testing AFCI’s and GFCI’s During a Home Inspection
Why Simple Testing is not Always So Simple Home inspectors like to test things to see if they…
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The Practice Inspection Blog #1
Getting off the Ground is a Challange Newer home inspectors face many challenges to starting their home inspection…
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Generator Transfer Switch Found During a Home Inspection
Generators and Transfer Switch interfaces are not operated during a standard inspection. Generators are installed to provide backup…
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Asbestos for Home Buyers and Sellers – A Need-to-Know
Homebuyers and home sellers have a lot of questions about indoor air quality and for good reason; most…
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5 Common Electrical Safety Repairs
Easy Electrical Repairs and Improvements to Keep Your Home Safe If you live in a building built prior…
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Is it Time to Service Your High Efficiency Water Heater?
As of April 16th, 2015, the manufacturers of water heaters must comply with a new energy efficiency standard…
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Fiber Cement Siding: Common Installation Defects Found
In the Pacific Northwest, fiber cement siding has been an excellent replacement and upgrade over many of the…
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When Carpenter Ants Are Found On A Home Inspection
What You Need to Know: Finding Carpenter Ants Carpenter ant activity is both seasonal and nocturnal, so these…
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Anobiid Beetles Found During A Home Inspection
Anobiid Beetle Basics Anobiid beetles, often mistakenly called “powder post,” beetles, are rarely seen, but their presence can…
