by Inspector | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
There are a few building materials from the past that aren’t used anymore. This is usually because there is something better that has been introduced, but in some cases, it is because the material is dangerous to your health. This is the case when it comes to lead....
by Inspector | Sep 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
When shopping for lumber to use in a project in your home, you’re probably intrigued by the large variations in prices that you will find. While some of it can be explained by the quality of the lumber, the treatment it has received, and the type of tree it comes...
by Inspector | Aug 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Do you want to think the best of people or are you suspicious by nature? Either way, it is good to avoid being too gullible in case someone takes advantage of you. While most sellers won’t try to hide things from the inspector, there are some that would. When this...
by Inspector | Aug 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Have you ever walked underneath a small waterfall, maybe from a stream somewhere? You could probably feel every drop on your head. Water can exert quite a force on a surface. That is why water will eat away at rock and other materials as long as it has enough time....
by Inspector | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Bed bugs and DDT have an interesting story together. At one point it was thought that bed bugs were eradicated because of the use of DDT. This powerful pesticide was the only thing that was effective in killing them, so it was used quite liberally. Only later was it...
by Inspector | Jul 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Flooring choices are abundant these days. There are so many different materials and methods of installation to choose from, so as a homeowner, you definitely need to do your research to make sure that you get the features that you want at a price that you are happy...
