by Inspector | Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
We all know that fire needs heat, fuel, and oxygen to burn. In most common construction, almost everything becomes fuel given enough heat. Firestops are intended to eliminate fuel or oxygen in a specific opening to reduce the spread of fire. Often these openings are...
by Inspector | Jan 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
Brick red bastions providing clean lines and a fundamental function make them a hallmark of modern homes. These simple structures, functional and beautiful, can be deadly if not cared for properly. High winds, earthquakes and poor construction can cause chimneys to...
by Inspector | Dec 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
A garage is like an unfinished painting just begging to be complete. And some people take that challenge. But much like a work of art, most people aren’t really qualified to finish it. They do things that might look good at first glance, but on closer inspection...
by Inspector | Nov 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you ever been in someone’s “new-to-you-car” and asked “what’s that smell?” Sometimes they can’t smell it but most of the time they just pretend not to smell it. What is it? Cigarrate smoke! Tabacco has an unusual...
by Inspector | Oct 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Buying a house that has been foreclosed on can be very appealing, as the price could be much lower than market value. However, there are many pitfalls that one can fall into if you’re not careful or experienced in the foreclosure home market. An ideal way to...
by Inspector | Sep 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
There are various steps that can be taken in order to reduce the effects of lead. These range from something easy that we can all do, to more major steps, that will require a professional. Things we can all do: As simple and obvious as it may seem, cleaning...
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