AFCI - Arc Fault Circuit Interrupt Breakers. What it is and how it works.
An ACFI breaker, also known as an Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter breaker, is a type of electrical safety device designed to detect and...
What is the difference between a Home Inspection and an Appraisal?
A home inspection and an appraisal serve distinct purposes in the process of buying or selling a home: Home Inspection: Purpose: A home...
Was this house built to code?
I recently did an inspection in Jefferson County, AL. This home was less than 10 years old but there were items that really seemed odd....
What should a buyer expect during a home inspection?
You have a signed a contract and now it is time to get a home inspection. What does the home inspection encompass and what should a buyer...
14 Common Crawlspace Issues found during a home inspection,
The crawlspace is the most difficult, most dangerous, most uncomfortable and most problem-ridden area of most homes. As a result it is my...
Most common defects found during a kitchen inspection.
What are the most common problems that a home inspector finds in a kitchen? This blog details those that I have found in my experience.
When should you get a pre offer home inspection?
Should a home buyer ever get an inspection before a contact has been signed? In most cases I would say no, but there are some special...
9 Tips To Prepare Your Home For An Inspection
How should a seller prepare for a home inspection? What does the home inspector do? The home inspector will test every system in your house.
Most common problem encountered during a home inspection.
I am often asked "What is the most common problem you find?" That actually is an easy answer for me. In the Birmingham area, we ge
"That's another fine mess you've gotten yourself into"
Last week I got myself into a "fine mess" and I didn't have Laurel to blame. (If that makes no sense to you, google "Laurel and Hardy")....
