2 Reasons Why Frost is Forming in My Attic?
I got a call from a past inspection client this morning. He has a valid concern: frost forming and water dripping from his decking – inside his attic. The frost forming in his attic is basic building science. 1) Super cold temps (frigid air)  are present in your attic and mixing with 2) Warm moist air […]
2 Reasons to Dump Your Grandmother’s Gas Space Heater
I remember my Grandmother’s kitchen (and her family room and her bathroom and her bedroom)!! She would say, “Come on in son and stand by the heater, you look cold!” I also remember another feature about her house. Her windows fogged up and dripped water during the winter months. With names like “Mr Heater” and “Empire Comfort” […]
3 Challenges of Buying and Inspecting a Foreclosure
I got a call yesterday to inspect a home in foreclosure. For the inexperienced inspector, this could be quite the challenge. We have little to no access to data or history about the properties we inspect and when the home is owned by a bank or other governmental agency the opportunity to ask questions or uncover […]
Top 5 Reason’s To Recommend SafeHome Inspections
Top 5 reason’s why I’m the best choice to deliver your professional home inspection. 1. No other home inspector has more experience in residential construction. (isn’t that the “real reason” you hire the inspector – to make an informed decision.) 2. Reliability starts with my core values. Honesty, integrity and objectivity. My reports are not shaded with […]
Kitchen Sink Water Usage – Flow Rate
Smart indoor water use is important. A low-flow faucet is one that limits the flow of water out of the spout. A special adapter or mechanism in the faucet’s cartridge called an “aerator” or flow regulator slows the water flow as you operate the faucet. The flow regulator is screwed into the end of your […]