May 20, 2024 • Furnaces & Heating Systems Innovative Oil Lamp Convection Heater: A Sustainable, Low-Cost Heating Solution for Small Spaces
Feb 6, 2024 • Foundation Frost Protected Shallow Foundations: Ensuring Structural Integrity in Cold Climates
Jun 29, 2021 • Structural Surfside building collapse | What to look for in your Condo or Apartment Building
Jun 12, 2019 • Codes & Permits Bathroom Vent Fan Codes | Venting into Attic | Mold & Structural Issues
Mar 3, 2019 • Alarms: Smoke & CO Hidden Sources of Poisonous Carbon Monoxide In Your Home | Safety Checklist
Jan 23, 2019 • Codes & Permits Do You Need a Permit To Wear High Heeled Shoes In Carmel by the Sea, CA.
Dec 13, 2018 • Construction Techniques How Did Egyptians Get Their Pyramid Bases Perfectly Level; Sextant, Sun Transit or Water?
Jun 9, 2018 • Construction Techniques Original Construction Elevation (OCE), Sloping Floors, Un-level Floors
Mar 30, 2018 • Pools and Spas Why Concrete Pools Pop Up Out Of The Ground: Reasons, Problems & When To Worry
Feb 4, 2018 • Alarms: Smoke & CO How Much Time Do You Have To Escape a House Fire? It's Much Less Than You Think.
Jan 16, 2018 • Garage Patched Holes in Garage Floor: Structural Issues Or For Pest Control Treatment?
May 1, 2017 • Landscaping, trees, plants & erosion Buying A Home With Trees? Check the Roof, Sewer And Your Homeowners Insurance
Apr 25, 2017 • Septic Tanks & Leach Fields Septic Tank Filter: Does Yours Have One & Where Is It?
Jul 17, 2016 • Inspections Presale Inspections Required by the City or Municipality: Involves Permits, Codes & Violations
Jul 16, 2016 • Codes & Permits Are Sellers Required to Bring Anything Up To Code Before Selling Their Home?
Jul 16, 2016 • Inspections What's the difference between a city or municipal inspection and a regular home inspection?
Mar 4, 2016 • Sewer If The Sewer Line Past the Property Line Is Clogged or Damaged - Owners May Have to Pay for Fixing
Mar 4, 2016 • Unique Homes Igloos - Are they heated, do they have windows and how long does it take to build one?
Aug 6, 2015 • Inspections Red Tagged: House or furnace, water heater, electric panel, etc. - Serious or Not ?
Jan 13, 2015 • Articles of Interest Signs Of A Meth Lab In The Home You're Buying: Recognize And Know the Risk
Dec 28, 2014 • Water Heaters Sediment Trap and Drip Leg on Water Heaters: Purpose and Proper Installation
Dec 27, 2014 • Gas Meters & Valves Gas Valve Not Capped: A Hidden Danger When Selling or Buying A Home
Dec 27, 2014 • Electrical Panels Knockouts Missing In Electrical Panels - Hazardous But Easy to Correct
Dec 25, 2014 • Fireplace Fireplace Panel Out of Place: Space or Gap At Corner Can Be a Fire Safety Concern
Aug 25, 2014 • Miscellaneous Roof Issue Two or More Roof Coverings: 2 May Be OK Sometimes, However, Look For These Problems
Aug 13, 2014 • Flat roofs Gravel Voids On Flat Roofs May Shorten the Life Expectancy or Cause Leaking
Aug 11, 2014 • Metal Flashings, Valleys and Crickets Roof Jacks; Help Prevent Rain Water From Penetrating The Roof
Aug 11, 2014 • Metal Flashings, Valleys and Crickets Kickers - Roof Flashing That Prevents Water From Entering a Homes Wall
Aug 11, 2014 • Metal Flashings, Valleys and Crickets Crickets Help Divert Water Where the Chimney Penetrates the Roof
Aug 6, 2014 • Landscaping, trees, plants & erosion Tree Roots Can Damage Sewer Lines, Crack Foundations and Concrete Slabs - What To Do
Aug 6, 2014 • Landscaping, trees, plants & erosion Poisonous plants and flowers to watch for in yards
Aug 4, 2014 • Landscaping, trees, plants & erosion Overly Wet or Soggy Yards: How to Discover The Cause or Leak
May 23, 2014 • Fences, block walls & gates Metal Fences and Gates: Rust and Damage - Paint, Repair or Replace
Apr 27, 2014 • Furnaces & Heating Systems Furnace Vent Clearance to Wood or Combustible Materials Can Be A Fire Safety Concern if Too Close
Apr 23, 2014 • Ducts - Asbestos Ducts / Filter - Plenum How To Tell If Asbestos Ducting Is Safe Or Needs To Be Replaced
Apr 22, 2014 • A/C and Cooling Condensate Dripping Next To The Homes Foundation From The A/C Is A Problem
Mar 3, 2014 • Tile, wood & composition shingles Tiles That Have Slipped Out of Position: Check the Building Paper for Damage When Repairing
Mar 3, 2014 • Tile, wood & composition shingles Roof Tiles Cracked, Damaged or Missing; When Repairing Be Sure To Check The Building Felt Under The Tile
Mar 3, 2014 • Tile, wood & composition shingles Composition Shingle Missing or Damaged: Check the "underlayment, Installation and the Roofs' Sheeting
Feb 10, 2014 • Walks & patios Deteriorated and Flaking Concrete Finish: Why And Is It Structurally Strong?
Jan 31, 2014 • Sprinklers Sprinklers Hitting The Home: Correct And Check For Stains On The Interior Wall
Jan 31, 2014 • Retaining walls Retaining Wall with Efflorescence: White Chalky Powdery Look & When A Concern
Jan 30, 2014 • Drains and Drainage Drainage affects the foundation and the structural health of the house