How to Install a Junction Box

Abandoned live wires under the sink is something we see far too often. It is improper, dangerous, and a shock hazard but luckily, a very easy deficiency to repair yourself.

How to Install an Outlet Cover

Of all the electrical deficiencies that we find during our home inspections, missing covers on outlets are extremely common. This issue can be dangerous, and a shock hazard, but with

How to Fix a Reverse Polarity Outlet

Hot / Neutral reversed, or reverse polarity, outlet is a common electrical deficiency that we find on many home inspections. As part of an inspection, we test as many outlets

How to Install a GFCI Outlet

While inspecting the bathrooms, the kitchens, and other areas where an outlet is located within 6 feet, or 1.5 meters, of a water source – we want to make sure

How to Pigtail Aluminum Wiring to Copper

A common type of electrical wiring in homes built between 1965 and 1972 is single strand aluminum. Single strand aluminum wiring is a fire hazard and an insurance issue. This

How to Fix a Double Tapped Breaker

A very common electrical deficiency that we find during our home inspections, is a double tapped breaker. Double tapping is having two conductor wires under one screw on a breaker

How to Install or Replace an old Thermostat to a Digital Thermostat

Having old style thermostats is not a deficiency and replacement with a new one is easy. Whether you like to install a simple digital thermostat or a Nest system, it

How to Replace a Normal Bathroom Fan Switch to a Timer Switch.

Air quality is extremely important to any home. During a home inspection we thoroughly check all fans in the home. Poor air quality leads to many issues such as mold

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