Jan 26, 2021Water DamageWater may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building.
Jan 26, 2021RoofingRoofs play a key role in protecting building occupants and interiors from outside weather conditions, primarily moisture.
Jan 26, 2021Safety Guidelines for Home PoolsSwimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies.
Jan 26, 2021Three Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should AvoidToday, buying the home of your dreams is easier than ever before.
Jan 26, 2021Home Winterization InformationWinterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter.
Jan 26, 2021Attached Garage Fire Separation InformationFires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to living areas than fires that originate in detached garages.
Jan 26, 2021Dryer Vent SafetyClothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum.
Jan 26, 2021Arc Fault Circuit InterruptersArc Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and respond to potent
Jan 25, 2021Ungrounded Electrical ReceptaclesUngrounded receptacles are found during many Virginia Beach home inpsections.
Jan 25, 2021The Limitations of a Home InspectionA general home inspection is a visual inspection for system and major accessible component defects and safety issues.
Jan 25, 2021StuccoThe term “stucco” is used to describe a type of exterior plaster applied as a two- or three-part coating directly onto masonry.
Jan 25, 2021Stairways in HomesStairways, due to their inherent dangers, as well as unsafe patterns of use by homeowners, are the sites of a surprising number of injuries.
Jan 25, 2021Smoke Alarm InformationA smoke alarm, also known as a smoke detector, is a device that detects smoke and issues an audible sound and/or a visual signal.
Jan 25, 2021Moisture IntrusionMoisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the building’s occupants.
Jan 25, 2021Mold, Moisture and Your HomeMolds are part of the natural environment. Outdoors, molds play a part in nature by breaking down dead organic matter.
Jan 25, 2021Knob and Tube WiringKnob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings.
Jan 25, 2021Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device used in electrical wiring to disconnect a circuit when unbalanced current detected.
Jan 25, 2021Facts About LeadIf you think your home might have lead hazards, read on to learn about lead and some simple steps to protect your family.
Jan 25, 2021Electrical Service PanelsElectrical panels are boxes that house circuit breakers, which are are safety devices that stop the electrical current.