We all like to be conscious of any potential fire hazard in our home, but what about our garage, especially when its attached to our house?Garage fires can occur very easily, this is because our garage is where we store most of our flammable liquids       (paint cans,...

It is easy to feel like you are drowning when purchasing a home. Everything changes so quickly. Even if you bough a home just a few years ago, things are different now and have to be learned all over again.Wen buying a home there are documents to sign, insurance,...

Earlier this month we discussed wood roofing material. So for this post I wanted to dscuss a more common roofing material - asphalt shingles.Most of us trust our roofing contractors to install asphalt shingles properly. But how should they be installed? How should...

While not too common to find on home inspections here in WA, some people choose to go for wood for a natural look and these can also be found in a variety of sizes and colours. Because the cuts are so different, shake roofs are completely unique from one another. In...

In line with our home energy theme this month, we wanted to talk about light bulbs.​If you have many incandescent lights in your home, you could be paying for it as they convert around 10% of the energy they consume for lighting. Essentially, this means that the...

We are going to show that it doesn’t have to be difficult to save money on your bills by showing you some better ways to cool and heat your house. According to recent reports, around half of all energy can be attributed to these tasks, so here is how you can reduce...

See those white pipes in the picture to the left? That is schedule 40 pvc drain line used for plumbing vents. But why are plumbing vents necessary?Plumbing vents are an important part of how your drain system works. There are many codes and regulations that determine...

Are you purchasing a hotel or a motel in the greater Seattle Washington area? Do you own a hotel and need to know the property condition? Then you have come to the right place!We have the experience and training to provide you with the best inspection possible. As a...