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...
Carpet In Bathrooms???
Carpeted bathrooms are bathrooms that have carpeted floors instead of traditional floor surfaces, such as tile or vinyl. Despite their...
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. ...
10 Things You Should Know About Mold
Ten Things You Should Know About Mold 1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure include allergic reactions,...
The Importance of Testing for Mold
This video is a few years old, however still very relevant. It shows the importance of testing for mold and not just taking someone's...
What is Impact Resistant Hurricane Glass?
What is Impact Glass and how is it tested? Impact Glass is manufactured to withstand flying debris during a major wind storm or hurricane....
