Using ScribeWare for The Best Home Inspection Reports in the Industry
This article is designed as a series of tutorial videos to walk anyone through the steps needed to…
AFCI Protection and Alterations to Your Residential Electric System
I have heard it said that the development of our modern electrical system is the single greatest engineering…
Length Does Not Matter
Quality Matters Discussions among home inspectors frequently circle back to the “correct” length of a home inspection report….
I’ve got moisture ants in my house?
What are moisture ants? Moisture ants are a wood-destroying organism that indicates there is wet wood in or…
I’ve Got Mold In My Attic!
Frequently asked questions about a common problem in some climate zones Mold is a 4-letter word in real…
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…
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…
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…
What is Fire Seperation Versus a Fire Wall?
Understanding Fire Resistant Sheetrock Sheetrock is the building material used to make walls and ceilings in almost all…