The average age of a home in the state of Florida is 34 years old.  Whether you are selling or buying a home or renewing your home insurance on an older home, chances are you will need a 4-point inspection in the near future. In some cases, an upcoming 4-point...

Owning a home is an investment. You have to protect your home so that it increases in value.  One way to do so is by maintaining it. This calls for more than just giving the interior a fresh coat of paint. You must inspect your home.  A home inspection is a great way...

The EPA reports that household water leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water each year. As well as all the money you waste on water that you never use, the economic impact of water damage can be huge. If you have a damaged sewer, you face the risk of foundation...

According to the Census Bureau, roughly 18 million Americans were military veterans in 2018. This figure accounted for roughly 7% of the adult population.  Americans find several ways to express their gratitude for veterans, and this appreciation extends to the...

Building inspections make up a $6 billion industry today, which speaks to the importance of this skillset and service. Inspecting a building is a prerequisite to finalizing any purchase or sale, or opening it for business. Building contractors will go through their...

Getting ready to buy a house? If so, here's a quick tip: make sure your home inspection includes checking out the sewage system. See, plumbing is one of those things that most buyers expect to work as intended. Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. A simple sewer...

What is a GFCI Outlet? A GFCI outlet is a special type of safety outlet that will protect people from electrical shock. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters. They are inexpensive and easy to install and are required by the NEC or National Electrical Code....

Around one-third of houses for sale are new home construction builds, which appeal to many buyers. After all, new home builds offer various benefits, but they do not come without risks. So, how can you guarantee you find a dream home you can depend on? The benefits of...

A double tapped breaker is found when there are two supply wires placed under one breaker lug or connection. This is found typically in the electrical sub panel breaker box and also can be found at the main breaker. Someone has purposefully installed an extra circuit...

There are over 7 million housing units in Florida as the state continues to have a thriving market. If you're selling or buying a new property, you might be looking into getting a home inspection done. But what does a Florida home inspection entail? Why should you get...