Electrical Safety 101
Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost...
Dryer Vent Safety
Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is...
Deck Receptacles
Are exterior receptacles required at decks? The 2008 edition of the National Electrical Code (NEC) describes two requirements for...
Humidistat What is it? Do I need it?
This is a common question we get during a home inspection, "What is that dial next to the Thermostat?" It is a Humidistat. To simplify...
Concrete for Exterior and Structural Walls
According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Portland Cement Association (PCA), concrete homes account for...
Testing or Sampling for Mold
Testing or Sampling for Mold Is sampling for mold needed? In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. ...