When I inspect a house that seems to have unlicensed work in important systems like siding, plumbing and electrical work I note this in...

The rule in real estate sales is: if it isn't broken, it doesn't need to be replaced. Well, this doesn't account for systems that have a...

Click on image to buy covers for these nasty door dingers!

Warm light turns on when you get near. Rechargable with USB. I have this plugged in to nearby receptacle. But works with regular...

Calcium Magnesium Acetate won't put pock marks in your concrete steps, walkway or driveway. It won't bother pets, track in on your...

Although a water heater tank is basically an overgrown Thermos bottle, we inspectors see common installation issues that can...

This photo shows security film on a bathroom window. Before the invention of the film the glass within 18 inches of the floor, or over...

Just worked with Jennifer Fang, one of my favorite realtors. I was about to stick my poor battered head into a fireplace when she said,...

Ha! That title reminds me of the new grammar I learned while I was a peace Corps Volunteer in the Philippines. Interestingly the dialect...

Most of us are more worried about waistline expansion than that of our water. Have I said before that home inspection is a lot like...

If you don't know what these things are click on them and be taken to Home Depot's new aggregation of all things Internet of Things,...

This kit also requires a $40 lab fee for putting the fibers under a microscope. It may allieviate some concern whether those ceiling...

Video doorbell can be operated from anywhere with your smartphone! Not home? Say you can't come to the door now because the pitbulls...

Is not flex metal. This is actually aluminum coated plastic. Use solid steel flue pipe or flexible aluminum pipe as found at this link:...

This system costs $15 a month...that's it! No wires, total control from your phone. SimpliSafe. Click on image for link. #detectors...

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR. LOOK FOR A "P" ON THE PACKAGE. Smoke detectors are now recommended in each bedroom, hallway...

Those springs that run perpedicular to your garage door track can wear out and break and go through the rear garage wall. So get some of...

This device uses your home wifi to call you if your ordinary detectors start beeping! Other systems require their own wireless devices...

Paints used before 1978 may have lead in them. If it's not pealing and won't be disturbed then it's no problem. However, if you are...

Mold is everywhere! Get those towels totally dry! Spray bleach down the overflow holes in your sinks! Use bleach spray or Softscrub with...