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Why do home inspectors offer so many services? Isn't a home inspection just a home inspection? In some sense, that is true. But the application of an inspection can vary greatly based on the needs of the client. What type of home and what we look...

Lawn Tunnels

Lawn Tunnels. Have you noticed a strange phenomenon in your grass after winter's heavy snow melts? It may look like cracked, dry dirt in the desert or, if you get close, it looks like a network of interconnected tunnels. Indeed, it is likely t...

Electrical Outlets

Electrical Outlets are any location that power is let out of. It is not specifically the plugs or receptacles where you temporarily attach a toaster, cell phone charger, vacuum, or other appliance. Those are a type of outlet (called a receptacle), bu...

Wire Types Part 2

There are many wire types, today we will explore a few of the common branch wire styles found in residential homes. All electrical wires work to accomplish a singular goal: bring power safely to the outlets as designed. Depending on the application,...

Wire Types Part 1

There are many wire types, today we will explore a few of the common branch wire styles found in residential homes. All electrical wires work to accomplish a singular goal: bring power safely to the outlets as designed. Depending on the application,...

Plumbing Materials

Plumbing Materials - you might never know how many materials are used to bring water into our homes because pipes are usually hidden. Plumbers use different materials for many reasons. Often the choice is based on what is the best option commonly use...