Posts from 2020

Open Grounds December 28, 2020 Lots of older homes that we inspect have what is called “open ground” outlets. It’s basically the result of a two-prong outlet being updated to a three-prong outlet without adding a ground wire to the circuit. The concern with the outlets being ungrounded is that any extra ... Continue Reading

Structural Engineering November 6, 2020 Let’s talk about structural engineers. That mention of that profession is scary. Never something a future home buyer wants to hear about their dream home, especially a first time home buyer! It sounds scary. It sounds expensive. It sounds like the house is about to fall ... Continue Reading