The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (or GFCIs for short) installed in your home could provide a service to you that could save your life. If you're like most people, you may have seen or tested GFCIs a million times without realizing what they are. They're devices...

Lots of people would quickly say that they'd love to make their life easier. To reach that goal, many people have adopted smart home technology for their homes. And it's true, if they're set up properly, smart home devices can be extremely helpful. Among many other...

Do you ever notice damage to your clothing or other pieces of fabric in your home? It is possible you may have a household pest called the carpet beetle. While adult carpet beetles are easier to spot and actually do not cause any damage to your household items, it’s...

For most people, jumping on a trampoline seems like something that would be a lot of fun, with very little risk involved. However, some statistics indicate that there are around 100,000 trampoline-related injuries every year. If you own a trampoline, is there anything...

Mold is a four-letter word. While mold - in limited and specific scenarios - can be a good thing, when it comes to the topic of mold in a home, it's almost always a very bad thing. Mold can grow very easily, sometimes in as little as two days. For that reason, it's...

One of the many overlooked but critical parts of a properly functioning plumbing system is the humble p-trap. This fixture is typically found just below the drain of a sink or inside the base of a toilet. It's essentially a bend in a pipe that connects the vertical...

In our previous blog, we discussed the average number of years you can expect a home's water heater to last. This time, we are going to consider when it is the right time to replace the water heater altogether. So, how can you determine whether or not to repair your...

We all know how important a water heater is to the running of the home, this is why we like to give it a lot of attention during our home inspections. A water heater, like any appliance, will not last forever and at some point will have to be replaced, but how can you...

Many homeowners become accustomed to seeing condensation accumulate on pipes, windows, or other hard surfaces, but is it just something harmless, or can condensation cause damage in the home? In this blog, we are going to consider whether condensation is damaging or...

Formaldehyde is a chemical that most people have heard of, but did you know that it is found in a variety of items around the home? Should this be of concern to you? In this blog, we are going to discuss the items in the home that are most likely to contain...