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.
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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 Fix a Slow Draining or Clogged Bathroom Sink
If all your sinks are slow draining then the problem is potentially a clogged sewer line but when just one, or few are slow then most of the time, the
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 Replace a Rotten Post / Column
Small repairs around a home are always needed. As a homeowner it is important to build the confidence to do small jobs. The bottom of columns around the house are
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
How to fix a loose toilet
Loose toilets are one of the most common deficiencies found during our home inspections. There are many levels of looseness, from just a little loose to extremely loose; and they all require different remedies.
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