Setting Temperature for a Water Heater
Water heaters are a crucial component of modern households, providing hot water for various household tasks such as showers, washing clothes and dishes, and even cleaning. However, to ensure that the water heater operates [...]
Why should “hot” white conductors be re-identified as black conductors?
When inspectors inspect electrical systems, they are looking for any installation errors, shock and fire hazards, and also labeling issues. Since electrical systems can cause injury or fire, making sure that all of the [...]
Why are the Vents Plugged?
The house is winterized: Many homes we inspect have the crawlspace winterized by plugging up crawlspace vents with the ubiquitous Styrofoam plugs that can be found at any hardware store. Sometimes the vents are [...]
Knob and Tube Wiring
Knob-and-tube wiring is a method that was commonly used from the 1880’s to the 1940’s and is often observed in older homes. While this wiring method is not inherently dangerous, it is considered antiquated [...]
How to Replace a Faulty Deadbolt Lock
One of the most important factors to consider in a home is security. Deadbolt locks at exterior doors are the first line of defense when protecting the home from intruders, so ensuring that all [...]
How To Fix Gaps Around Plumbing Fixtures
A common defect that we find while inspecting showers is that a gap has formed between a fixture, such as the faucet or faucet handle, and the shower enclosure. This is an issue because [...]