Jun 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...
Jan 22, 2019 | Appliances, Garage Door, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance
Overhead garage doors can be dangerous to small children or pets. Garage door safety features help to minimize these risks but it is important to understand the purpose and function of these safety features. The first safety feature is a pair of photo sensitive...
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...
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...
Aug 6, 2018 | Air Conditioning, HVAC
Clogged air conditioner drains can damage your air conditioning system, and left long enough, can cause substantial damage to your home. Your air conditioning evaporator, most of which are located in the attic of Houston homes, creates a substantial amount of water....
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