TIP: Brass Gas Connector
Just a tip for anyone that does not know.If you ever see this type of Brass flex hose being used it is dangerous and could…
Safety
TIP: Garage Door Balance Springs
Tip of the day. The garage door balance springs are under extreme tension. The metal spring will eventually fail when under tension. There should be…
Stamp of Approval
Rubber stamped; a phrase that characteristically has a negative connotation meaning an action or product hasn’t been scrutinized for quality, safety and or appropriateness. On…
WHERE SHOULD YOU PUT THIS SMOKE DETECTOR?
How Important Are Smoke Detectors? During the course of the home inspection I will be checking for the presence of Smoke Detectors. I cannot stress…
DIY Electrician Records Life Threatening YouTube VIDEO
HOT TOPIC [Facebook Group] PLEASE SHARE THIS THREAD ON SOCIAL MEDIA Electrical Consultant Joe Tedesco found this one not only surprising, but very dangerous. He’d like…
HVAC Drainage – Roof Mounted Systems
INSIDE THE FORUM THE QUESTION :: What are your thoughts on this condensate discharge location? Scott Patterson :: Not a proper way to discharge condensate. It is…
Does your deck look safe?
This building is a multiple unit Condominium. The Unit that I inspected is on the top floor–its deck is visible at the top center of…
Preventing Deck Collapses
With all the recent deck collapses around the country it may be time once again to re-visit deck construction methods and materials. Actually we have…
CSST Bonding Update
I last blogged about CSST bonding nearly three years ago. There have been a few changes to CSST bonding rules since then, and there is still…
Space Heater Safety
With temps dropping it’s important to think about home heating safety. Keeping the thermostat down will save money while portable heaters provide direct and quick warmth,…