Dryer Vent Clogged With Foam The solution created a new problem. While inspecting homes in the Tampa Bay Area, I see a countless number of homes with rodent activity in attics.  Rodents cause extremely unsanitary conditions in homes.  I have recorded rodent damage in attics ranging from damaged electrical wiring, to holes chewed through HVAC...Continue Reading

How To Avoid a Disaster and Costly Mistake During a home inspection this week, this home had significant issues with the exterior paint job.  I noticed that the paint one the home was in poor condition. The paint was bubbled and it had lost its adhesion from the walls of the home. In some areas,...Continue Reading

Electrical Appliances Frontline recommends that you treat appliances with respect and care. They need room to breathe. Avoid enclosing them in a cabinet without proper openings and do not store papers around them. Level appliances so they do not tip. Be sure to check washers and dryers often. Their movement can put undue stress on...Continue Reading

So this was the highlight of the past week.  After 22 years in this business, I have never happened onto a scenario quite like this one. When I get to a home, I typically turn down the air conditioning when I arrive and I let it run for an hour or more, then check to...Continue Reading

Electrical Safety: Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it also has the potential to cause great harm. The electrical system in your home will function almost indefinitely if it has been properly installed and if it is not overloaded or physically abused. Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485...Continue Reading

People frequently say to me, “Todd, after 20+ years, you’ve probably seen EVERYTHING by now, right?” I always reply that this job is so unique and I am surprised quite often by things that I find during inspections. Today was a great example. This floor system in a room addition had quite an odd sound...Continue Reading