Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
-
Junction Box Covers from A to Z
Three Common Junction Box Issues that will be Flagged in your next Home Inspection What is a junction box? Junction boxes are responsible for enclosing the electrical connections throughout your home. This helps protect electrical wiring from weather and prevents safety hazards. However, if not secured properly, a junction box could be an item flagged…
-
Insulation from A to Z
Attic Door Insulation In this episode of Home Inspections from A to Z we take a look at possible flags surrounding your attic insulation. Although you may not see it on a daily basis, your attic insulation is important to the functioning of your home. A properly insulated attic, notably attic door, can reduce your…
-
Ductless Range Hood From A to Z
Properly Installing Your Range Hood Before Home Inspection Time In this episode of home inspections from A to Z we take a look at range hoods. Range hoods are a key part of your kitchen’s ventilation system. Whether you have a ductless range hood or a ducted range hood, it must be installed correctly to…
-
Garage Doors & Openers From A to Z
Garage Doors and Openers: Repairs to Keep in Mind Before Your Home Inspection In this episode of Home Inspections from A to Z we take a look at common flags surrounding your garage doors and openers. From a photo eye sensor to weather seals, routine maintenance will help avoid costly repairs. Garage doors are often overlooked…
-
Faucets & Fixtures From A to Z
Common Home Inspection Flags from Shower Faucet Leaking to Faucet Corrosion In this episode of Home Inspections from A to Z, we take a look at the many issues surrounding your faucets and fixtures as part of your home’s plumbing system. From your shower faucet leaking to faucet corrosion, there are common problems that can usually…
-
Electrical Panels from A to Z
Electrical Panel Labels The main Electrical Panel is a source of many issues in home inspection reports. It is so important to have accurate and up to date electrical panel labels. Having accurate labels are a great safety measure not only for yourself, but for professionals that come out to complete any electrical work. These are…
-
Clogged Drain & Leaks from A to Z
Clogged Drain Flagged in a Home Inspection Drains are commonly checked by home inspectors and almost always flagged in your home inspection process. Plumbing in general can be an intimidating area to tackle for a lot of homeowners. Common issues like leaks or corrosion, are relatively easy to deal with and less expensive to repair. However,…
-
Countertops & Cabinets From A to Z
Addressing Wear and Tear Over Time Next up on our journey through home inspections and common repair requests are counter tops and cabinets. In most cases, counter top and cabinet issues are QwikFixes and something homeowners can accomplish on their own. Issues can often be avoided or fixed with counter top sealant and routine cabinet…
-
Branch Circuit Conductors from A to Z
Branch Circuit Conductors: Repair or Replace? Although extension cords should only be considered for temporary use, we often see them serve as permanent wiring. This is NOT good! You should completely remove these extension cords and replace them with proper wiring. This is something that should be done by a licensed technician. Roughly one-third of…
-
Attic Inspection from A to Z
What to Look for in an Attic Inspection Even if you use your attic for extra storage space you probably don’t go up and have a look very often. In fact, there may not even be a light in the attic. Whether you haven’t been in your attic in years, or you use it as…
Got any book recommendations?