Carbon Monoxide is a silent killer as it has no odor and cannot be seen, and so attacks without warning. Many instances of Carbon Monoxide poisoning occur in the home, this is largely due to faulty, fuel burning appliances found in the home. What are some ways that CO...

We all feel the need  to be conscious of any potential fire hazards in our home, but what about our garage, especially when its attached to our house? Garage fires can occur very easily, this is because our garage is where we store most of our flammable liquids (...

This may be a question that you have never thought of, but if there are young children or older ones present in your home and your range is freestanding, it can be a concern. As a matter fact, it could be a hazard for anyone if there aren't anti-tip brackets installed...

As our aging loved ones get older they need extra care, but do not necessarily want the upheaval of moving from their residence.  This is described as 'aging in place'. This term refers to the desire of aging ones and their families to adjust their current residence...

In our last article we looked at the potential causes of air pollutants in our home. In this article, we will look at ways to reduce and treat these pollutants. Here are a few suggestions: Make sure when using gas or kerosene heaters or even stoves etc that the room...

More and more people nowadays are being affected by pollutants in the air. These can cause many different allergies and respiratory ailments. It's important then, to analyze how good the air quality is in our home, especially as it's the place we spend most of our...

In sticking with our aluminum wiring theme, I wantd to talk about two ways to "correct" aluminum wiring in your home. If any home contains aluminum wiring, it should be assessed by a qualified electrician who has experience in this niche. Unfortunately, not all...

Thanks to their respective colors, aluminum and copper should be easy to tell apart. However, there are some other signs such as the markings on the terminal - if it shows ‘CO/ALR’, this stands for ‘copper/aluminum revised’. Whenever you see ‘AL’, this means that...

We have had record year after record year here at Gulf Sate Home Inspections. To celebrate, we gave our website a face-lift! Look around, let us know what you think - and of course, contact us to schedule your home inspection here in Pensacola Florida!

When buying a home with a central vacuum system, it is important to know what kind it is. Here are a few types of central vacuum systems that you may come across: Inverted Filter - With these models, a swirl of air is used much like a tornado and this enters the...