detectahomeinspectMay 311 minWhat Repairs Should You Request From the Seller?So you've had your home inspection and received the inspection report. You've put together a list of repairs, but aren't sure which items...
detectahomeinspectMay 102 minHome Maintenance InspectionsWinter weather can wreak havoc on your home, both internally and externally. With the change to Spring weather, it is time to find and...
detectahomeinspectMar 31 minNJ Home Inspection ChecklistIf you're wondering what your home inspector inspects, read on. In NJ, your home inspector is licensed and insured, and must follow a...
detectahomeinspectJan 55 minThe Crawl Space InspectionA crawl space is an unfinished area with low clearance between the ground and the first (or ground) floor of a home. There is typically...
detectahomeinspectDec 14, 20211 minRadon Gas - Make Sure to Get Your Home TestedRadon is a naturally occurring gas that seeps from the ground into your home through cracks in your basement walls and floors. Radon can...
detectahomeinspectDec 10, 20211 minSimple Holiday Safety TipsCheck out this article by StateFarm Insurance to keep your family and home safer during the holidays. Includes: Decorating Tips,...
detectahomeinspectDec 10, 20211 minIdentifying Common Wiring MistakesThis article in Family Handyman educates readers to help them identify common wiring mistakes in their home. If you find these wiring...
detectahomeinspectNov 17, 20212 minWater Heater Safety - The TPR ValveInstalled on your water heater is a safety device, the TPR valve (short for Temperature / Pressure Relief Valve). If the water heater...
detectahomeinspectNov 4, 20211 minGarage Door Safety - Your Photo SensorThe photo sensor (or photo eye) is one of the safety features on automatic garage doors. There are two sensors for each door, one on...
detectahomeinspectOct 29, 20211 minHave You Looked Under Your Bay Window?The picture shows the under-side of a bay window. You can see the exposed plywood under the window - this is the same plywood whose other...
detectahomeinspectOct 12, 20212 minAir Filtration : Improperly Sized FilterYour central air system is equipped with an air filter. It is typically within the return air duct, before the blower. (Although in some...
detectahomeinspectSep 24, 20211 minWhat Your Inspector Inspects : GuardrailsDid you know that your inspector also checks out guardrails inside your home? Guardrails, such as those along stairs, need to be secure,...
detectahomeinspectAug 25, 20211 minWhat's in that tool bag?Your home inspector carries a variety of tools with them when inspecting your home. To learn more about what's in that tool bag, select...
detectahomeinspectAug 24, 20211 minHave you replaced your AC air filter recently?A client recently commented about their AC not being able to cool their home. They stated it was blowing cool air, but not cold air....
detectahomeinspectMay 14, 20211 minIs It Time To Replace Your Water Heater?Home inspections include an inspection of the home's water heater. Visual inspections often include the water piping, exhaust vent...
detectahomeinspectApr 8, 20211 minWhat is 'backdrafting' in a home?Backdrafting occurs when combustion gases from an appliance enter the home instead of traveling out the chimney. This is a dangerouse...
detectahomeinspectMar 15, 20211 minShould I hire a contractor or do it myself?Are you planning a renovation and wondering, "Should I hire a contractor or do it myself?" Just because you may be capable to perform the...
detectahomeinspectMar 4, 20211 minHome Staging Mistakes to AvoidSelling your home? Here are mistakes to avoid when staging your home: https://www.ahs.com/home-matters/real-estate/6-home-staging-mistake...
detectahomeinspectFeb 24, 20211 minDo you have abandoned wiring?During a recent inspection, we came across this wiring between two joists in a basement ceiling. It is armored cable, which contains...
detectahomeinspectFeb 17, 20211 minDoes it matter which way the air filter is installed? Yes, it does.Filters are an important part of a forced air heating and cooling system. When missing, particulates in the air (dust, hair, etc.) can...