by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Everyone knows how to use a plunger, right? Well, while it is true that most people would be able to grab a plunger and go to work on a clogged toilet, there is a big difference between using a plunger and using it right. In fact, if you use too much force when trying...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you ever tried mounting something on your wall only to realize that there is nothing behind the sheetrock to hold any weight? It has been the experience of many homeowners. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem, and that is wall anchors. Wall anchors...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Unless you are a smoker yourself, you probably don’t care much for the smell of cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, some have ended up with a home that was previously owned by a smoker and found it difficult to deal with the smell. Sometimes tobacco odor won’t show up...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Why do home inspectors have to look in the attic? What can you see up there?Good question. A professional home inspector will always include the attic inspection as part of the complete inspection because attics “tell” the history of the home. Attic inspections...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jul 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
As inspectors – we see quite a few basements. The biggest complaint or concern we hear concerns a moisture-related problem. There are three basic reasons for a basement to develop a leak or a moisture problem. Sometimes a little detective work is needed to...
