So, you bought a brand-new house, and it is seemingly flawless! However, after living in it for a few months, you start noticing some defects. This is a widespread occurrence. The fact is that, with something as complex and multi-faceted as a...

A building's central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to function properly. While an annual inspection performed by a trained professional is recommended, homeowners can do a lot of the work themselves...

These pipes carry clean drinking water throughout your home and impact your monthly utility bills. But did you know that these pipes can also affect your quality of life? Leaky pipes can lead to mold and other health problems, so check that before...

There is no excuse for Floridians to be lax about protecting their homes. It might be too late to implement changes to secure your property if you wait until hurricane season is in full swing. As a homeowner, you should devote some time to evaluating...

In Florida, hurricane season is here. Stay on top of storm preparation to keep your home and family safe before the storm hits.  Tips for Hurricane Preparedness 1.     Start Early Don’t wait until the weather...

A double tapped circuit breaker, commonly referred to as a “double tap” is an electrical defect inside an electrical panel.  Double taps are only visible when the panel cover is removed and is the most common electric panel defect...

Lots of older homes that we inspect have what is called "open ground" outlets. It is 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...

So, you want to buy a house cheaply and see the foreclosure market. Given the small quantities of these properties in the Miami area, you'll want to keep up with the times. And it can be rewarded as a great long-term investment. But like any other...

From January 1 through September 2021 there were 51 civilian home fire fatalities. Smoke detectors play an important role in saving your life. One way to easily remember to change your smoke detector batteries is when you set your clocks either 1 hour...