Hey! What happened to my patio cover?
Clearly shocked she cried "WHAT? I am not going to have a patio cover?!" Oh my...you just can't make this stuff up!
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Stacey Tjarks
- Mar 31, 2019
- 1 min
Home Inspection Reveals Failing Retaining Wall
Photo evidence of a slope in motion and a retaining wall in distress. The pushed forward blocks and mortar cracks in this retaining wall...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Mar 23, 2019
- 1 min
Gas Heater and Water Heater Drip Leg or Sediment Trap is Required
Drip legs and sediment traps are a capped off section of gas line that is designed and installed to catch debris or moisture in the gas...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Feb 25, 2019
- 1 min
Plastic In The Fireplace "You Can't Make This Stuff Up"
Another "you can't make this stuff up" moment in home inspection. Someone actually installed a plastic gas valve handle INSIDE this...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Feb 13, 2019
- 1 min
Is your family breathing in fiberglass?
Check inside the return air for your forced air unit. Whether it is a small piece of insulation or significantly more than that as is...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Feb 1, 2019
- 5 min
Home Inspectors vs. the House Hog
The pig had his own room inside the house, weighed easily 300 lbs...and had tusks! A fellow home inspector, who shall remain and be...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 29, 2019
- 1 min
Hello Fire! Come on in!
There are some specific requirements for doors and other materials that separate your garage from your home. A lot of flammable materials...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 23, 2019
- 1 min
Is Your Patio Slab Causing Water Damage in Your Walls?
The patio concrete on this home was poured too high so that it is inhibiting the function of the weep screed. The purpose of the weep...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 17, 2019
- 2 min
Got Any New Leaks in this Rain?
Roof vents are a common location for leaks to develop. The longer the leak lasts the more damage can be done to the wood, insulation,...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 16, 2019
- 1 min
Questions to Ask Home Inspectors. Go Ahead, Ask Us!
Due diligence is not just about the condition of the home, it's also about WHO is assessing the condition of the home! Check out this...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 15, 2019
- 1 min
Your Patio Cover Should Not Fall on Your Head!
Really now, why would nailing the brackets for proper attachment of a patio cover be important? Well, outside of ensuring it doesn't fall...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 13, 2019
- 1 min
Whole House Fan? Do NOT Cut a Truss!
Whole house fans are a wonderful addition to homes. The Department of Energy says that these fans used in combination with ceiling fans...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 13, 2019
- 1 min
Mold in My House! Installment 5
WHAT IF I SUSPECT I HAVE HIDDEN MOLD? You may suspect hidden mold if a building smells moldy, but you cannot see the source, or you know...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 12, 2019
- 2 min
Mold in My House! Installment 4
Moisture and Mold Prevention and Control Tips MOISTURE CONTROL IS THE KEY TO MOLD CONTROL When water leaks or spills occur indoors - act...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 11, 2019
- 1 min
A Simple Fix for An Electrifying Situation - Stay Safe!
Missing twist outs like this are a pretty common item home inspectors see. Exposure to these electrical components is extremely...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 10, 2019
- 1 min
Mold in My House! Installment 3
More than 10 square feet of damage? Time to seriously consider professional mold remediation. ►If there has been a lot of water damage,...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 7, 2019
- 2 min
Mold in My House! Installment 2
Who should do the cleanup depends on a number of factors. One is the size of the problem. If the moldy area is less than about 10 square...
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Stacey Tjarks
- Jan 6, 2019
- 1 min
I Found Mold in My House!
I found mold in my house! First, don't panic. There's a lot to know so I am going to share information in installments so it is not...
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