Pre-listing inspections are an invaluable tool for real estate professionals, helping them save time and money while allowing them to provide their clients with the best possible experience. By hiring a certified inspector to examine a property before it comes onto...
GFCI outlets and breakers have been in use in the U.S. since the early 1970s. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter and these devices protect people from electrical shock by sensing an interruption in the flow of electricity through the hot and neutral...
Every homeowner should have the right tools to tackle any repair, maintenance, or improvement project. A toolbox stocked with basic supplies and equipment is essential for tackling routine tasks like changing light bulbs or installing new fixtures. Here are nine...
There are three main eras of house framing in America: 1. Timber Framing (AKA Post and Beam): Pre-colonial period to mid 1800s. 2. Balloon Framing: Mid1800s till the1930s, becoming dominant in the late 1800s. 3. Platform framing: Since the late 1930s platform framing...
Both the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Home Inspectors Standards of Practice state: “The Inspector shall note any evidence of underground fuel storage tanks.” Since underground oil tanks have the potential to be a huge liability for all parties involved it is...
