by Inspector | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
After watching a remodeling show on TV, you might have been inspired to do the same to your home. In those shows, it looks like everything is so simple and things just fall into place, but in reality, a remodel doesn’t always give such glorious results. In fact, it...
by Inspector | Oct 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you have trees near your home, you probably enjoy the lush and cosy atmosphere they provide, as well as, the shade and cool. There are some downsides to having trees too close to your home, however. If a tree becomes unhealthy, it could attract wood boring bugs...
by Inspector | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Inside your home, water can do a lot of damage if it is in the wrong place, but keeping this from happening is a fight on many fronts. Cracks in your roof or through your walls could let water in, or you could have a pipe that has pitted corrosion, allowing water to...
by Inspector | Sep 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
The great majority of modern homes have drywall for inside walls. There are many reasons why this is such a common building material, but the main reason is that it is very cost effective. One of the downsides, however, is that it isn’t a very sturdy material for...
by Inspector | Aug 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Formaldehyde has been used in many different applications. It can be found in plywood and particle board. Some fabrics have formaldehyde in them, as well as, some glues among other things. While minimal exposure to this chemical might not have a harmful effect on you,...
by Inspector | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Sewer gas is one of the most unpleasant odors that you can experience. It comes from the sewer lines in your home and is usually kept out by a simple contraption called a p-trap. This is the name for that bend on the pipe that you will find under your sink and on your...
