One of the most common plumbing mistakes in a home is the lack of the air gap or drain loop by the dishwasher. That lets kitchen sink waste water to enter the dishwasher, so you won’t want to wash your Read more
It may surprise you but sunny San Diego provides the perfect conditions for growing mold in your home. It is a problem that has been getting a lot of media attention lately and is best detected by a mold inspection Read more
Home inspection is an integral part of real estate investment. If you are considering buying a property, you should hire home inspection service. Most people do not realize how important it is to find a home inspector, whether you are Read more
One area of significant concern with older home inspection is the wiring. During the period between 1930 and 1950, when household demands for electricity were much lower, most home wiring included a type of wiring called knob and tube. Today’s Read more
In order to shed some light as to why it is important to obtain a free home energy inspection, we contacted the National Association of Home Inspectors, Inc. We spoke to Mallory Anderson, Executive Director, who provided us with abundant Read more
When uranium in American soil decomposes, it creates radon. This is bad news for families when the gas seeps in through the cracks of your basement and floorboards. Too much exposure can lead to lung cancer, and radon is responsible Read more
The process of having a home inspection performed is a serious aspect in evaluating the overall value of your home in addition to the amount of money required to bring it up to code. Inspections should be taken very seriously, Read more
The UK government has recently suspended the requirement for home sellers to purchase a HIP or Home Information Pack. These packs were intended to speed up the process of buying a new home by including a lot of the information Read more
Water and buildings don’t mix. From structural damage to respiratory problems, the after-effects of water intrusion pose a threat to the people who live or work there and expose the building’s management to steep building code violation fines as well Read more
The purchase of a house is probably the largest single investment you will ever make. So, it only makes sense that you should know exactly what to expect, both indoors and out, in terms of repairs, maintenance and the associated Read more