Today, I wanted to discuss Knob & Tube wiring. This is one of those home topics that may have some undeserved fear associated with it. First, I would like to say that Knob & Tube wiring is not inherently dangerous. So why Read More
I may be a little a little late this season in providing these tips, seeing as we have already had 2 snow days before November, but here they are anyways. 1. OUTSIDE PREP Gutters and Drainage Water is your home’s worst enemy. Read More
You may find, like myself, that you store many combustible items in your garage. Items like the gasoline for your lawn mower, old paint cans from your home, or the left over wood pile from all those home projects. For this reason, Read More
We have many older homes here in the Spokane area with basements that have been converted to finished living spaces. Very rarely are the windows part of that upgrade. I often hear people say, “This bedroom doesn’t have an egress window” or Read More
Is your electrical panel missing a single main disconnect? You may have a split bus panel. I see these type of panels frequently in town so I thought we would discuss what a split bus panel is. History These panels were Read More
Myth or Fact? Don’t let your dryer run while you are not at home. The other day a friend was late to a meet up and she had mentioned that she had to turn back because she forgot to turn her dryer Read More
Swimming pools can create many fun and happy summertime memories. My husband and I put in a swim spa so that we could swim year round with our toddler who loves water. She loves her “jumpies” (jumping from the step into our Read More
Let’s talk about decks! I come across many decks during my inspections that make me cringe. There are over 40 million decks in the United States and barely half are done correctly and most are unsafe for the family using them! Read More
Now that the snow is melting, the sun is coming out, and we are starting to see our yards again; let’s talk about Spring! Many of you may be ready for the bright sun and warm weather. So is your home. It Read More