Is your smoke detector yellow?

Is your smoke detector yellow?

Jan 8, 2019 | Fire Safety

Smoke detectors are a critical piece of safety equipment in our homes but we have the tendency to ignore them. During inspections, I find inoperative smoke detectors or other deficiencies in fire protection equipment in about 50% of existing construction homes. One of...
Plumbing Backflow Prevention

Plumbing Backflow Prevention

Oct 9, 2018 | Plumbing, Uncategorized

One of the most common deficiencies encountered in Houston home inspection is the absence of appropriate plumbing back flow prevention. Even though I commonly report the absence of back flow protection, most homeowners ignore the deficiencies and they remain...
Your Water Meter

Your Water Meter

Sep 19, 2018 | Plumbing

A water meter is a device used to measure the amount of water delivered to your home. In the Houston area, the meter is most often located near the curb at the street. It can be located in other places, such as halfway between the street and the home or on the back...

Accordion fittings and clogged drains

Aug 13, 2018 | Plumbing

Accordion fittings and clogged drains. One always follows the other. Countless Do-it-yourself (DIY) homeowners have fallen for the ease of installation that accordian style plumbing fittings offer. It is true that these fittings can reduce the work load and planning...