By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. We all know attics are vented to remove heat and moisture. Right? At times we see powered attic ventilation…
Vinyl floor stains around a toilet are always an issue for a home inspector to worry about, right? How should we examine and report these stains?…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Many home inspectors in cold climates have seen signs of moisture and condensation in an attic. These include water…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) Private well systems are not part of most home inspections. However, you should understand their basic components…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com Central air conditioning often keeps the upper floor much warmer than the first floor. Why does this happen,…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com A “cantilevered” deck or balcony is hung on the side of a building with no support posts. Typically,…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) Home inspectors visually inspect and report on residential air conditioning systems. We operate the systems and check…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com (htoyh.com) Bath fans are essential to a properly functioning home. Fans capture excessive moisture and exhaust it to…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Air Conditioning Basic Systems and Inspection Standards: Home Inspectors should follow national standards when visually inspecting a residential air…
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. Why do we inspect attic ventilation? Because it’s designed to protect a home. Ventilation keeps the attic cooler in…