Many people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI®, we want to change that. Drastic...

An attached garage is a garage that is physically attached to a house. Fires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to...

Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical receptacles or outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and...

Inspecting Attic Pull-Down Ladders by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Attic pull-down ladders, also called attic pull-down stairways, are collapsible...

Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and virtually all buildings where...

Now that spring has arrived, it's time to inspect your gutters to determine if there has been any winter damage from snow and ice and to...

You should check your homes electrical service panel to see if you have a FPE or Federal Pacific Electrical Panel. Houses built between...

If your house has a brick or block chimney for a fireplace or woodstove, it might be a good idea to check the "Clean Out" for debris....

Sump pumps are self-activating electrical pumps that protect homes from moisture intrusion. They are usually installed below basement or...

As moisture levels or humidity increases in your home, it can cause wood floors to buckle. Wood will absorb moisture into its cells...

Inspecting Aluminum Wiring Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for...

Solar energy offers considerable advantages over conventional energy systems by nullifying flaws in those systems long considered to be...

Install Anti-Scald Valves Anti-scald valves, also known as tempering valves and mixing valves, mix cold water in with outgoing hot water...

Adjustable steel columns, also known as screw jacks and beam jacks, are hollow steel posts designed to provide structural support. An...

Radon gas is everywhere, and it can be deadly. Even if you tested for radon outside your house, you would still get a reading. It is...