Home Inspector in Summit, NJ - While the homeowner was having a kitchen remodel before putting their house on the market the sellers found out they couldn’t get a matching door panel for their refrig […]
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Here's something you don’t see everyday but is useful in talking about construction techniques. Most people don't realize that chimneys and houses are built independently of each other. The picture b […]
Recently I was asked to conduct a commercial radon inspection for a retail store that has plans for expansion. Commercial radon testing is more complex and detailed than residential - where a caniste […]
Lintels are structural elements that support the weight of bricks over windows, garages and door openings. They are made of iron and prone to rust as was the case over the garage door opening of this […]
There's an old axiom from house framers that is so poignant and true. It says "nothing strikes more fear into a framer than a plumber walking by, with a Sawzall"... It is truly amazing what some p […]
Hurricane Ida hit NJ, this August. Four months later, I’m still seeing evidence of water and mold in basements. In some cases, the basements have been superficially cleaned and mold has taken a stron […]
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? […]
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 […]