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
We recently did a couple of home inspection podcasts with local mold expert Vickie Swenson, and we asked her about the top five places to find mold in the home....Read More
Are double-keyed deadbolts legal? Are they safer? More secure? Great questions. First, let’s define a double-keyed deadbolt. It’s a deadbolt that locks from the inside and the outside with a...Read More
It’s time for our favorite blog post of the year; the Top 20 Home Inspection Photos. These photos were all featured on our Facebook page over the past year. Enjoy....Read More
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