Here is something you don’t see every day when inspecting a home, but it is useful when talking about electrical wiring & construction techniques. In fact, you have to ask, “Why would anyone do this? […]
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What is knob and tube wiring? Just as the name suggests, there are 2 parts. The knob is a porcelain part sticking out of the side of the joist and the tube is the porcelain connectors that run throug […]
This is a picture of a 1000-gallon oil tank. Fortunately, this one was not rusted and was removed without problems. Oil heating was primarily used in Essex County for heating houses. Most houses were […]
Home improvement shows on TV have captured our imagination over the years. We’ve all seen the beautiful transformations of old houses into modern gems and the “flippers” making money in the process. […]
This is a question that I usually don’t like to answer, but sometimes it’s obvious. A home inspection reports on the “mechanical, structural and safety” deficiencies of a home but not on cosmetics. I […]
You can’t make this stuff up….I’m at the corner of Spring and Spring. If I’m going to 8 Spring Street for example, which one? How can you tell when there are 2 street names with the same exact name? […]
When shopping for a new house, you're typically going to be paying attention to things like the neighborhood, foundation, how many bedrooms/bathrooms, etc. As a prospective homeowner, however, you al […]
Buying a home is a major investment, and as such, you want to be sure that your investment is protected so you don't wind up having to shell out for expensive repairs right after you move in. Termite […]