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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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.