Electrical Issues

A Reminder From Your Home Inspector That Electricity is Dangerous

By Brenda Masse / February 1, 2025 /

I’ve said it before and I feel certain I’ll say it again: electricity is no joke. Many house fires would be prevented if homeowners were more aware of what was happening with the electrical systems in their homes. So it’s always a good time for a reminder of some of the ways that we can…

The Movie ‘A Christmas Story’ Needs a Home Inspection

By Brenda Masse / December 21, 2024 /

I don’t know about you, but it ain’t Christmas if whatever channel that plays A Christmas Story on repeat isn’t on in the background, and getting watched, in part or in whole, at some point during the day. I remember seeing this movie when I was a kid in the theater with my family, and…

Home Inspection Finds That Will Really Screw Up Your Holiday

By Brenda Masse / November 30, 2024 /

You made it through Thanksgiving and now it’s the home stretch to Christmas, Hanukkah, and the New Year. Is your home ready for it? Are you? Little mishaps at home (or big ones) can really put a damper on the holidays, especially if they involve expensive, unexpected repairs. I remember one year not too long…

Scary Home Inspection Finds For Spooky Season

By Brenda Masse / October 19, 2024 /

It’s spooky season again, so it’s time to talk about some of the creepy or alarming things home inspectors run across when inspecting homes (cue the horror movie music). Sometimes we find dangerous conditions that are genuinely scary. Other times it’s creepy critters, or gross, unidentifiable substances that feel like the plot of a horror…

Keep Your House Cool This Summer: What NOT To Do

By Brenda Masse / August 24, 2024 /

For people who spend a lot of time talking about the heat and high electric bills, a lot of y’all sure don’t act like you’re really trying. Based on a sampling of home inspections, that is. I mean we’re not out here trying to call anybody out or anything, but all I’m saying is, I’m…