How To Fix Loose Window Balances
Windows that don’t slide smoothly, don’t stay up when opened, or open at a crooked angle are a nuisance. Modern double-hung and single slider windows that open up and down have a balance system [...]
Main Electrical Entrance Conductors
Electrical Service Entrance Conductors A service-entrance conductor is a wire that comes into the service. It connects the utility power to the meter and main disconnects at the service. Understanding where the [...]
Common Deck Defects
Common Deck Defects Found During a Home Inspection: What Homeowners Should Know A deck is a great extension of your living space—a place to relax, entertain, or enjoy the outdoors. But like any part [...]
Common Defects Found in Manufactured Homes
When inspecting manufactured homes, most defects found are comparable to that of a traditional site built home. However, manufactured homes are unique in that they are typically built off-site in a controlled environment using [...]
What is a bootleg ground and why is it a problem?
If you are considering buying an older home you may discover that many of your electrical devices have three-prong cords that will not fit into pre-1960’s two-slot outlets or receptacles. One solution is to [...]
How To Test For Lead Paint – DIY
Lead paint is a product that was commonly used in the 19th and 20th centuries in American homes and can be found in a vast number of homes built during this period. Lead based [...]