The “Practiced Eye” of a Home Inspector

If someone were to ask me what the most important trait is for a home inspector, I would say he or she needs a “Practiced Eye.” So what exactly does that phrase mean? I found several definitions online. The definitions usually revolved around the following: Having a Practiced Eye is referred to as having a […]

Asbestos Tiles

So with the crazy real estate market, and dwindling inventory levels, it’s no surprise that people are turning toward old homes as starter homes. Older homes often come with charm, intricate workmanship, interesting architectural features, and unfortunately the occasional hazardous item. We have been inspecting a lot of older homes lately. And we have been […]

Plastic Electrical Panels? Plastic & Electricity?

On occasion, I come across the Unicorn of electrical panels – the Trilliant model plastic electrical panel. I have talked to numerous master electricians in New Hampshire that have never even seen one of these panels, yet I’ve come across 4 – 5 now in my time as a home inspector. Now, even if you’re […]

Indian Shutters

A few years back, I had the distinct pleasure of inspecting a 240 year old home located in Webster, NH. The home was a foreclosure and had been shut down and left abandoned and neglected for about 8 years. As I was inspecting the home, I was marveling at the wonderful craftsmanship that went into […]

HVAC Maintenance Guide

Is a loose toilet a big deal?

Here’s an issue that we see in 90% of home inspections – Loose Toilets. It sounds silly, but it’s true! We literally see this condition all the time! So is this item a big deal in the great scheme of a home inspection? The answer is no – most of the time. Usually, the fix […]

What’s in my Popcorn Ceilings? It sure isn’t popcorn!