Older Homes: They Don't Make It Like That Anymore
When we inspect older homes, we often find original or "as built" conditions that are no longer up to current building code. As a...
What's Wrong With This Picture? #InspectionFinds
It takes a trained eye to pick up on all the things a home inspector is looking for, but some problems in a home stand out more than...
Bees in the Wall! #AskAHomeInspector
This might have been a scary surprise for a new homeowner. Bees sometimes build their hives inside walls, which make good, protected...
You Had One Job
Everyone has those #smh moments on the job, but we have more than our fair share in the real estate biz! This week is dedicated to people wh
Hidden Danger in the Closet - #AskAHomeInspector
Inspector Brian crawls into a hidden closet space and finds asbestos, carbon monoxide and corroded pipes. A dangerous situation for the...
Home Inspection Spotlight: Problems in the Attic
This post is part of a weekly feature on CandysDirt.com, Upon Further Inspection. One of the biggest issues we find in the attic is water...
Knob & Tube Wiring
Knob & Tube Wiring was the standard for electrical wiring in homes from about the 1880's through the 1930's when it was deemed both...
