What Are Open Ground Outlets?
An outlet that has an open ground is a three prong outlet that is not properly grounded.
The three prongs are the Hot, Neutral, and Ground. . . . read more about open grounds
Wet Basements. . . .what a mess Nothing is more frustrating than dealing with a wet basement. It can
damage walls and flooring and ruin personal property items such as
irreplaceable photo albums and family heirlooms. read more about wet basements
Reverse Polarity. . . . A common problem and usually an easy repair An outlet wired reverse polarity is a common mistake that I seem to find on a daily basis while
doing home inspections. . . . read more about reverse polarity
Knob and Tube Wiring . . . . What is it and is it dangerous? Knob-and-Tube wiring was the predominant wiring system through the 1920’s and 1930’s; although some installations of knob-and-tube wiring continued in houses up until around 1950.. . . . read more about knob and tube
Fire Safety According to the U.S. Fire Administration in 2006, a fire department responded to a fire in the United States every
19.0 seconds . . . . and there were 3,245 civilians and 106 firefighters that lost their lives as the result of fire.
Follow these fire safety tips to keep you, your family, and your home safe. . . . read more about fire safety
You Just Had Your Home Inspection. . . . Now What? Your home inspection is done, your head is spinning, and you wonder what you should do next.. . . .read more about home inspections
H M R's Moving Guide Moving into a new home? Here's a helpful guide to keep things going smoothly. . . . read more about moving
GFI Outlets, GIFC Outlets, GI, GI BILL, GI JOE Outlets! What the heck are they called? The correct term is GFCI outlets and they can help save your life!. . . . read more about GFCI outlets
Mold . . . . A Growing Concern Could there be something in your house at this very moment that is endangering the health of you and your loved ones?
The answer is yes . . . . read more about mold
How Does Water Damage Chimneys? Water can get in to many unwanted places and do costly damage before you even know that there is a problem. . . . read more about chimneys
