by Inspector | Apr 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today’s world is becoming less and less secure. In the time you read this blog, 3-5 people in the US have their home burglarized, and it happens in varying neighborhoods, rich and poor, and often in the middle of the day. What can you do to minimize the chance that...
by Inspector | Apr 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you ever smelled sewer gas? It is not a very pleasant experience, but that’s not all, sewer gas could actually pose a major health hazard to you and your family. If your p-trap were to fail, sewer gas could leak into your home, since it is the only thing...
by Inspector | Mar 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
The area of your roof that is most prone to leaking is wherever a wall or chimney has to intersect the roof, causing an exposed joint. To keep this from happening, you will usually find something installed called kickout flashing. It looks like a folded piece of...
by Inspector | Mar 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you know what a firestop is? The name really says it all in this case. It is a means of preventing fire from spreading unhindered throughout a building. Wherever there are cables and pipes passing through walls, there are usually holes cut out around them. To...
by Inspector | Feb 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Termites can do a lot of damage in a short period of time, and many times with very little obvious damage. Since this is the case, to minimize the risk of an invasion, you should try to make sure that you keep your home as inhospitable as possible for the termites at...
by Inspector | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Almost every home has a plunger sitting near the toilet. While some of us might choose to hide it away, there are few other options when your toilet decides to give you trouble. While a plunger is a fairly uncomplicated tool, it will not be an effective help if it is...
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