by Inspector | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Building codes and regulations are set in place to ensure that a property is built to be functional and safe. Unless you are a home inspector or experienced builder, you cannot be expected to know all there is regarding these regulations. However, if you are about to...
by Inspector | Oct 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
Every year we face the possibility of a natural disaster, which forces us to analyze how prepared we really are. Very often it means we have to evacuate our home, leaving it to face the elements. While we cannot prevent a natural disaster from damaging our property,...
by Inspector | Oct 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Knowing what we do about the ill effects of mold may well lead us to panic if we find it in our homes. Having a little knowledge about mold and the reasons it starts to grow can help prevent it from becoming a problem in our homes. Mold is essential in nature as it...
by Inspector | Sep 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Keeping household expenses down is a real challenge these days, especially if you’ve already done everything you can think of to cut costs. One major household expense is electricity. We know that electricity is essential to the running of a house, but is there...
by Inspector | Sep 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Window bars are used in many parts of the world as a way of protecting a building from would-be intruders. While they work well at preventing someone from breaking into a house through the window, one question we should ask is, are they a safe option for the occupants...
by Inspector | Aug 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
Accidents are simply unavoidable at times. The risk of accidents in the home, however, can be reduced by a good program of home maintenance. Let’s discuss one of the more high-risk areas in the home for accidents and injury – the stairs. What can be done to keep this...