Washington Carbon Monoxide Detector Requirements
Washington State Carbon Monoxide Alarm Rules: What is Carbon Monoxide & why should I care about it? Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is deadly. We can only detect carbon [...]
Why you shouldn’t select an “interior only” home inspection.
Many home inspectors offer what is called an “interior only” home inspection for condos and townhomes. Oftentimes, the cost for an interior only home inspection is less than a full general home inspection since [...]
How to Fix a Squeaking Floor
There is an annoying problem found in many homes; squeaking floors. It is common knowledge that older homes can have floors that creak and squeak when walked upon, but this problem can also be [...]
Ungrounded Three Prong Outlets
In many older homes, it is common to find two prong outlets that were standard when the home was built. However, most newer appliances require an outlet that has three prongs for it to [...]
Flexible (Accordion) Sink Drainpipe
Flexible drainpipes under bathroom and kitchen sinks are relatively common and can be purchased in most hardware stores. However, just because they are available does not mean that they should be used. Most of [...]
Cleaning the Gutter and Downspout System
In the Pacific Northwest, keeping water away from the home structure is of the upmost importance. With an average of over 42 inches of rainfall in the Portland/Vancouver Metro Area, your gutter and downspout [...]