The term arc fault refers to a situation in which loose or corroded wiring connections create an intermittent contact that causes...

How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer...

Defining the Bedroom Defining the bedroom space is important for two main reasons: home value and safety. The value of a home increases...

So you’re one of the lucky 2/3 of Americans who own a home and no longer have to pay rent. That’s great, but by no means is home...

Codes, Regulatory Requirements, Standards, Specifications and Recommended Practices are used in all aspects of construction, fabrication,...

GFCI receptacles are important, so important that the sale of our home was held up until we replaced some of our electrical receptacles...

The new safety home standards recommend the installation of GFCI (ground-fault circuit-interrupter) receptacles throughout the house and...

Final walk-throughs are not home inspections, even though it might seem that way. It is not a time to begin negotiations with the seller...

14 Warning Signs of a Bad Roof: Do You Need a New Roof? BY HORIZON EXTERIORS, LLC / MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 / PUBLISHED IN BLOG,...

No matter whether you’re buying or selling, the home inspection process can be somewhat terrifying: For sellers, it’s a stark reminder of...