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Note: This article is the first in a series that will define some commonly used home inspection terminologies and help you understand their importance. Anti-Siphon Valve In our home inspection reports there is a check box marked “Missing anti-siphon valve … Continue reading
The basement was dry at the time of the inspection; why is it getting wet now? I got a call the other day from a client whose house I inspected a few weeks ago. She was upset because there was … Continue reading
The owners of this house installed an indoor pool, which required a subpanel. However, the pool room had a steep angled roof, with only a very short kneewall on which to install the panel. So they installed the panel near … Continue reading
Sometimes you get a little clue that there’s more going on than meets the eye. In this house, the refrigerator had been removed. In its place was a plastic bowl catching the drips from the disconnected ice maker. The end … Continue reading
Tropical Storm Nicole is brushing past Maryland today, and many people are experiencing basement flooding as a result. Any basement can flood, given the “right” conditions. To keep the water out, you need to think about controlling its path as … Continue reading
