Sediment traps might have more slang terms than any other component in a home; Drip, Drip Leg, Drip Tee, Drip Elbow, Sediment Tee, Dirt Tee, Dirt Leg, Dirt Pocket, Drip...Read More
One of the most common defects that I find in old Minneapolis and Saint Paul houses is missing cleanout plugs in floor drains – especially during Truth In Sale of...Read More
One of the most common places that I find plumbing leaks during home inspections is at the showers. Steel showers always leak, glass doors frequently leak, and tiled shower floors...Read More
Last week I wrote about how bedrooms don't need closets to legally be called bedrooms. That post got me thinking about this similar but opposite topic. If a room doesn't...Read More
Everyone knows that you need a closet in a bedroom to call it a bedroom, right? While this is a universally accepted standard, good luck finding any type of authority...Read More
I'm a big fan of range hoods that exhaust to the exterior, and I like them even more when they're installed properly, but this doesn't always happen. I find a...Read More
Nelly has lived in the same split entry house since it was built in 1980, and has never had any moisture problems with his home until recenty. Shortly after replacing...Read More
You know those little plastic plugs that go in outlets to keep kids from sticking stuff in and getting a shock? I can’t stand ‘em. No home inspector can, because...Read More
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