Why Are My Soffit Vents Stained?
Have you noticed dark, shadowy rings around your soffit vents, especially on the shady side of your home?. This staining—often called “ghostingâ€â€”can tell us a lot about how your attic is breathing, or not breathing, as it should. The dark rings are caused by air movement through the vents, which deposits dust, insulation fibers, or […]
Why Some Buyers Walk Away, and Others Negotiate: Hidden Home Issues Decoded
How do you treat different client types? A good home inspector knows how to spot new paint or quick fixes. Over time, they develop a sixth sense of pending defects. Their job includes finding those issues and clearly reporting them. However, knowing how buyers react to these findings can help inspectors and real estate agents […]
NEVER Bond the Ground and Neutral in a Subpanel: A Visual Guide
Electricians know they should separate grounds and neutrals in a subpanel. Some local code officials, not so much. But why is it so important? This quick guide uses visuals to illustrate the dangers of improper bonding. Understanding the Basics A subpanel is like a mini electrical box that gets power from your main panel, and […]
The Rise of Drone Pilots: A Double-Edged Sword
In light of the most recent (12/16/2024) drone sightings by US citizens, federal officials seem to be pointing fingers at each other in response to public outcry. As often happens, the most critical agencies have discussed this issue and reported on it since 2019. Drones: A Report on the Use of Drones by Public Safety […]
The Truth About Home Inspection Reports – Or Says This Carpenter!
This video is aimed at home buyers who are about to get a home inspection report. The speaker, who is a carpenter himself, aims to educate home buyers about what to expect from a home inspection report and how to get the most out of it. The speaker says that home inspection reports are often […]