This beautifully encapsulated crawlspace for a new house is affected by partial knowledge of the builders. Encapsulated crawlspaces are...

We moved to Fredericksburg into a house built in1863. This out building may have been slave quarters, due to evidence of an old stove. We...

I have seen burns from curling irons and cigarettes in these, also discoloration from drain cleaners. You need to protect the sink from...

These hostas have been here since I moved in 12 years ago. I fertilized them with the usual stinky, burning, manufactured nitrogen...

Fabuloso not so fabulous! This pervasive cleaner made its way north from South America to homes and offices everywhere, until it was...

My main strategy as a home inspector is to keep an open mind because even the most obvious good things about a house can throw for a...

Who doesn't have back pain after a certain age? I've gotten relief with acupuncture but complete independence came after I was taught...

My basement stairs. As with any painting, prep is the most important. Had to patch holes and cracks with concrete patch and clean and...

I would be delighted to make more money during inspections but I'm stuck on lack of overall value to home buyers for extra services....

Most folks just keep their shades closed because they are so awkward: resulting in no daylight in the room. Any feature with cords to...

Here's a pic from our living room. Can't beat this rug, Ha! Rarely needs vacuuming. Pet spills cleanup with spray cleaner and a wet...

This article from WP suggests gas stoves are causing asthma, maybe up to 650,000 cases so far. Combustion products from gas stoves...

These cable cuffs come in different sizes. Click on image for link.

Trying to get camera to go in the other direction. Paint spots on glasses from current basement painting project. Here's one from an...

Here's my feet in what I call our Breezeway. Double carport I decked and screened in. We spend most of our time out here for three...

The Christmas Cardinal by Paul Cummins It happened every year. There were too many of them, it was inevitable. It was like the mystery...

Pinkweed thriving in a sidewalk crack with winter soon upon it!

Unbelievable. It takes 60,000 termites 6 months to eat a 12 inch 2x4. Here is 15 years of neglect.

You add a diverter as in this video. The weep hole prevents air gaps between the pump and check valve, which may render the pump...