Home Egress Requirements
Modern building standards have several requirements regarding egress in a home. All bedrooms and finished basements that do not have a door to the exterior should be equipped with properly sized egress windows. Egress [...]
Oregon and Washington Rules for Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarms: 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 monoxide when we [...]
Common Sewer Problems
Offset in Sewer Line Whether your home is on septic or public sewer, the main sewer line is an integral part of your homes’ plumbing system. The main objective of this sewer [...]
How to Fix a Slow Draining Sink, Toilet or Tub.
A slow draining sink, tub, or shower are a common problem and one that we find often during the home inspection. A slow draining plumbing fixture can be the result of a simple clogged [...]
How to Repair a Binding Door Jamb
Have you ever tried to close a door and it ends up binding or rubbing against the door jamb? Chances are you have; this is a common issue in homes. This problem can be [...]
Top 5 reasons why shouldn’t you use an environmental contractor for sewer scopes, radon testing, oil tank sweeps and mold testing
For most people buying a home, it is usually one of the biggest purchases of their lifetime. The price to purchase a home does not only include the purchase cost but there are also [...]