How-To Size A Bathroom Exhaust Fan

Ceiling vent with a paper square taped on it.

Try this. Close the bathroom door and take a steamy shower. Does the mirror fog up? Of course! If you leave the bathroom door open the adjoining room will fill with moist “shower air”. Now you have two rooms filled with moist air. What’s the long term effect on your home? The short answer is: […]

How To Inspect CSST

Close-up of a copper pipe clamp securing a pipe.

Safety is the critical factor here. It’s vitally important CSST, like other potentially conductive systems — including rigid black pipe — be properly bonded to the structure’s grounding network.

How to Fix a Pipe Leak With NO TOOLS

Close-up of a 16mm US KIBOSH emergency pipe repair kit.

There is nothing better than learning a few plumbing tips and tricks. Here’s how to identify (and install) temporary pipe repair clamps – the key term here… “temporaryâ€. This type repair can often allow the pipe to be kept in use until a permanent repair can be arranged. I’m most impressed by the Kibosh rapid […]

Budget For Maintenance and Replacement Cost

Add information in the “Black Columns”. Homeowner Maintenance and Support – Replacement Budget Homeowner Support :: If your inspector offered component age at the time of the inspection you can use the cost to replace and the estimated life cycle age to determine a replacement/repair budget. Document Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-Fj_-egNdyUqraFX-2RzVXjsv0fr3b8Tl_Dscw77Bkw/edit?usp=sharing Posted by Todays Home Inspector on […]

Your Home Sucks – Literally!

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We all want to Live Longer and Get Rich – The concepts are admirable – and, believe it or not, your builder can help you achieve these goals. But if your home sucks – it could be more difficult than you think. Keep reading and learn more about how air balance in your home can […]