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...
by Inspector | Jul 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Homes around the country suffer water damage every day, and there are a variety of reasons as to why this could occur. However, there is one cause that is more common than any other, and that is a burst washing machine hose. Many times, the quality of your washer hose...
by Inspector | Jul 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Tiny living has become more and more popular in recent years. Tiny homes is the term used for homes that are less than 1000 square feet. While this might seem extreme to some, there are actually those that have homes smaller than 100 square feet. Living like that...
by Inspector | Jun 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Imagine that you are working in your backyard, pulling out some shrubs when you all of a sudden notice an itch. You don’t think about it much until it gets worse and worse, and this is where you realize that you have been pulling out poison ivy and were exposed to the...