Stucco-covered chimneys make me nervous. This all started about five years ago when one of our past clients asked us to buy him a new $20k chimney, claiming we had...Read More
What’s the problem with two-prong outlets? Nothing. Lots of old homes have two-prong outlets, and this isn’t a defect. It’s only an issue when someone needs to use a three-prong...Read More
The most notorious electric panel is the Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panel, also known as an FPE panel, Federal Pacific panel, or Stab-Lok. All Stab-Lok panels were made by Federal...Read More
This blog post was written by Seattle home inspector Charles Buell and was originally posted on his website on 1/17/2020. The UL 217 standard for home smoke alarms has not...Read More
Every home should be equipped with a ducted kitchen range hood. I’ve always known that it’s a good idea to have an exhaust fan in the kitchen when cooking with...Read More
Walking a wet asphalt shingle roof isn’t any more dangerous than walking a dry roof, provided it’s clean. Yep, you read that right. I said it. Of course, there’s a...Read More
Prospective home buyers often head into their search with a checklist of things to look for in a house. Big kitchens, nice bathrooms, wood floors, plenty of natural light, new...Read More
Dirty bathrooms are a huge turnoff for home buyers. Mold is another huge turnoff. Combine the two and the ‘yuck’ factor multiplies. I think everyone has seen moldy bathroom caulk...Read More
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