House and Attached Garage Fire Separation In my last two posts on garages, I discussed hazards found in the garage and proper operation of the garage door. The third area I'll focus on is the fire separation wall between the house and its attached garage. I'm not...
In my last post about garage hazards, I wrote about many parts of a garage that can create hazards. Today I'll focus on the hazards of the vehicle entry garage door and its automatic door operator. The purpose of this post is to help you understand what a home...
It’s time to start winterizing your home. Mike Stephans, ACI discusses indoor winterization steps and provides a checklist for your home.
It’s time to start winterizing your home. Mike Stephans, ACI discusses indoor winterization steps and provides a checklist for your home.
It’s time to start winterizing your home. Mike Stephans, ACI discusses outdoor winterization steps and provides a checklist for your home.
One area many homeowners overlook is their garage. Mike Stephans, ACI discusses potential garage hazards and their impact on home inspections.
Carbon monoxide has no odor or taste. If it gets into your home, it can result in serious illness or even death. Read Mike’s post on carbon monoxide alarms and why they’re important.
Smoke alarms save lives. Make sure you install them correctly and keep them in proper working order. Read Mike’s post on smoke alarms and why they’re important.
I have been a home inspector in Illinois, mostly in the Chicagoland western suburbs, for over 15 years. That experience gives me a unique perspective on homeowners and their home maintenance habits.
The purpose of a home inspection is to evaluate the function and safety of a home’s systems and components. In most homes, a home inspector will look at 300 to 500 items. During this Oswego home inspection, the water temperature was found to be 150 degrees...