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Understanding Discolored Water in Your Home

By |2023-12-12T18:20:59-08:00December 12th, 2023|DIY Repairs, DIY Testing, home inspection, Maintenance|

The quality of water coming out of our plumbing fixtures is a key aspect of maintaining a healthy and comfortable home. When the water looks discolored, it can be alarming for the home owner or buyer. Most will start to ask questions about the water’s safety, origin, and potential impacts on both health and [...]

Common Defects Found in Manufactured Homes

By |2023-12-05T15:10:02-08:00December 5th, 2023|DIY Testing, home inspection|

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 specific building requirements and can have their own unique set of defects that are commonly found when inspecting manufactured homes [...]

Wood Stove Requirements in Oregon

By |2023-12-05T14:58:12-08:00December 5th, 2023|DIY Testing, home inspection|

Wood stoves and fireplace inserts have been required to be certified by the EPA since 1992. The Oregon DEQ had a certification program starting even earlier in the 1980s. Therefore, if you have a wood stove that precedes these dates it is likely to be uncertified. Senate Bill 102, the “Heat Smart for Clean [...]

Tempered Glass Requirements

By |2023-12-05T10:10:11-08:00December 5th, 2023|DIY Testing, home inspection|

Tempered glass is a type of safety glass that is manufactured through a process of controlled thermal and chemical treatments. The purpose of tempering is to increase the strength and safety properties of the glass. Modern building standards require safety glass to be installed in multiple locations around a home or building where personal [...]

Fix Door Rubbing at Jamb

By |2023-12-05T09:26:25-08:00December 4th, 2023|DIY Repairs, DIY Testing, home inspection, Maintenance, Uncategorized|

When a door rubs against its frame or the floor, it creates friction. Over time, this friction can cause wear and tear on both the door and the frame. The constant rubbing can lead to the paint or finish on the door being worn away, exposing the underlying material to potential damage. Similarly, the [...]

How To Fix Gaps Around Plumbing Fixtures

By |2023-12-04T12:58:40-08:00December 4th, 2023|DIY Repairs, DIY Testing, home inspection, Maintenance|

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 it presents an avenue for water to make its way behind the enclosure and into the wall assembly. Most faucets [...]

Why Are Reversed Polarity (Hot Neutral Reversed) Outlets a Hazard?

By |2023-12-04T12:30:58-08:00December 4th, 2023|DIY Repairs, DIY Testing, home inspection|

A common electrical issue that home inspectors find is electrical outlets that have hot and neutral wires reversed, or reversed polarity. While this is generally an easy fix, uncorrected it presents a potential shock hazard for a home’s occupants. Reversed polarity occurs when an electrical outlets wiring is installed backwards (hot in the neutral [...]

How Do You Reduce Water Pressure for a Home?

By |2023-03-10T13:23:02-08:00March 10th, 2023|DIY Repairs, DIY Testing, home inspection|

High water pressure can cause several problems in a home and lead to damage to pipes, fixtures, and appliances. It can also increase the cost of energy and water bills. In this article, we will discuss the effects of high water pressure, what a safe water pressure is, how to reduce water pressure, and [...]

How Do You Test Garage Door Automatic Reverse Safety Features?

By |2023-06-28T08:52:07-07:00March 10th, 2023|DIY Repairs, DIY Testing, home inspection|

When functioning properly an automatic garage door is a convenient component of a home that helps to protect homeowners and their possessions. A malfunctioning garage door opener, on the other hand, can be a significant safety hazard. Modern garage door openers should have two automatic reverse features installed. They should reverse when resistance is applied [...]

Why is annual servicing important for HVAC equipment?

By |2022-11-29T16:36:01-08:00November 29th, 2022|DIY Testing, Maintenance|

What if you could save money, breathe cleaner air, enjoy enhanced safety and comfort in your home all while improving your overall peace of mind for a relatively small investment? Let's look at why HVAC preventative maintenance is such a good idea. Save money: Regular HVAC maintenance is estimated to lower the chance of [...]

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