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massachusetts home inspector: GFCI Receptacles - Why they are so important - 07/21/08 05:15 AM

WHAT IS A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER?
These are receptacles that typically have the black and red test buttons on them (pictured above). GFCIs are found in outlets and service panels. They monitor the flow of current to and from appliances. If there's an imbalance in the flow, because … (9 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Taking Care of your House - 12/22/07 06:57 AM

The easiest way to take care of your house is to keep unwanted moisture away from the exterior, particularly the foundation, and out of the interior, particularly the attic, closets, and interior ceilings. This typically means little or no watering next to your foundation. This typically translates into no high-water-use plants … (11 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Purchasing a home with Aluminum branch wiring - 11/02/07 11:47 AM

This picture is a perfect example of the problems that are associated with Aluminum wiring. Note letters A and B (the insulation jackets are melted), which I will explain "Why" in the third paragraph and C (mixing copper wiring with aluminum wiring on the same breaker). Aluminum wiring can not be … (13 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Maintaining Your Home on a Seasonal Basis - 10/10/07 05:46 AM

Your home is one of the single biggest investments you'll ever make, so be sure you that you do all you can to care for it properly. A well-maintained home usually sells more readily and usually brings a higher price. It's also more comfortable and regular care minimizes any unexpected repair … (10 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Purchasing a home with UNGROUNDED OUTLETS - 08/25/07 07:55 AM

There are a lot of homes on the market today that still have ungrounded outlets throughout the house. During my home inspections, I recommend that my clients upgrade some of these outlets, depending upon what they plan on utilizing these ungrounded outlets for. Not all ungrounded outlets need to be upgraded, so let's go … (10 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Moving Tips for all Sellers and Buyers.... - 07/10/07 01:40 PM

Moving Tips
I have compiled a To-Do list that will assist you in moving into or out of your New or existing Home. Simply check these items off as your moving date closes in.
8 WEEKS BEFORE MOVING
Fill out an IRS change of address form and see what expenses can be deducted on your next … (3 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Common Electrical Issues I find on Home Inspections - 05/14/07 10:05 AM

FPE BREAKERS
ALUMINUM WIRING
KNOB & TUBE WIRING
POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS
Overloaded outlets or outlet multipliers: Too many appliances plugged into a single outlet could indicate your house may not have the required number of outlets. The National Electrical Code requires that outlets be spaced every 12 feet of running wall space, or one on … (3 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Purchasing a home with Knob & Tube Wiring - 05/02/07 05:06 AM

Knob and tube wiring gets its name from the way it's installed. There are ceramic tubes for wires that run through any lumber framing and knobs when the wires run along or next to lumber framing. The two wires (there is no ground wire) are separated about four inches apart, one … (6 comments)

massachusetts home inspector: Objective of a Home Inspection Report - 04/18/07 02:49 PM

The primary objective of a home inspection is to provide Buyer's with important information pertaining to their prospective home and to point out any major defects before they decide to puchase a particular home. All homes will have their defects; the perfect home just does not exist.
Potential home buyer's often incorrectly view an inspection report as … (5 comments)

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