by Inspector | Oct 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
You have probably heard the terms “Soft water” and “Hard water” being used in the past when referring to the water in your pipes, but do you know what that actually means? If not, the short and simple explanation is that hard water runs through mineral deposits...
by Inspector | Oct 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Do you have strange bubbling noises coming from your toilet when it is not being used? Don’t worry, you’re not about to have some sewer dwelling animal come up from below, instead you most likely have a problem with the plumbing system. Your drain pipes are not empty,...
by Inspector | Sep 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
You probably know that most things go a lot quicker with proper preparation, and the same is true when it comes to your home inspection. While there are a set number of things that need to be inspected, having all areas of your home easily accessible, free from...
by Inspector | Sep 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you ever see rust form on a metal object? It is a fairly slow process, but if the circumstances are ideal, it could surprisingly grow fast. This is a problem for homeowners, since there is more metal in your home than you might expect. There are screws and nails...
by Inspector | Aug 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
When you flush something down the drain, you expect it to go down the pipe and not come back. One problem that can pop up in a plumbing system, however, is backflow. This can happen when there is a large change in pressure for some reason. It could be from the fire...
by Inspector | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
While summer is getting closer to its end, there is still a risk of wildfire. This is especially the case in areas where there has been little rain and the grass and undergrowth is very dry. There have been some major wildfires in recent years, and sometimes in areas...
