Inspector Brian's Blog

Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1 million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries associated with the products they live with and use everyday. The death rate from accidental injuries in the home is ap...

The Charles Schulz Philosophy The Charles Schulz Philosophy The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just ponder on them. Just read the e-mail straight through, and you'll get the point. 1. Name t...

Home Repair Rip-Offs by Nick Gromicko and Rob London     Homeowners have more to worry about than being ripped off by shady contractors in this lagging economy, but such a climate brings desperation -- and with it, sadly, fraud. Of course, the majority of tradesmen are generally honest profession...

I did an inspection for a nice couple a few months ago. They moved in and have been very happy with their new home. Now, that trhe weather has gotten cooler, they noticed that there was a noticably cooler part of the house. They called a plumber to check the hot water heating system. The plumber ...

I enjoy seeing all the interesting things that are found in the dark places of a home ,where realtors and sellers hardly ever go. This is why we are hired. To go places where few will venture, and bring light to the buyer. These are some fun pictures, Thanks Charles I have found all sorts of thin...

Well , I checked my email this morning and received this youtube video from my dad. Pretty interesting. I inspect homes in short sales and forclosures all the time. People are always worried about finding problems and not being able to get the bank to do anything about. After seeing this video, y...

This is why it is a good idea to have new homes inspected. Not all contractors are the same and I have found many homes like this from the over building done in this area at the begining of the decade.OK, I may be a Led Zeppelin fan and this post may not exactly be going to heaven, but it might j...

Homes being constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques, as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. At InterNACHI, we believe...

by Nick Gromicko and Rob London Bed bugs are small, flightless, rust-colored parasites that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. Inspectors should learn the telltale signs of these pests and be capable of providing information to their clients.   Bed bugs were diminished to...

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