If you’re not yet a certified home inspector and don’t have a background in electrical wiring, some of the terms might be puzzling. Long before you thought about entering the field, you probably know about GFCI protection, since it’s so common in kitchens and bathrooms. But what about AFCI protection? It’s code in many areas…
DetailsThere’s a lot more to the home inspection industry than the hands-on part of the job. If you run your own small business, sooner or later you’ll need software to help keep your books in order and tax time less stressful. Most computers have some type of basic spreadsheet software that’s geared toward accounting. For…
DetailsMillennials have a reputation for being a very young, tech minded generation. Thing is, most of them left high school and college years ago. Many own homes and have families now and are trying to carve out careers. Home inspecting might seem like an unlikely fit for Millennials, but it offers numerous advantages that align…
DetailsThere’s nothing that compares to hands-on learning out in the real world. But for some things, you really do need to spend time hitting the books. Training online to be a certified home inspector has quickly become a popular choice for those in the market for a new career. It helps fill your head with…
DetailsThe Plumbing Pipe Advocate is pushing for a home inspection team of experts instead of one inspector to do the job. While their point is well taken, it opens a new conversation about what a home inspector should know, what home inspections should cover, and how many experts are really needed in a general home…
DetailsYou don’t need fancy uniforms or high-tech gadgets to run professional home inspection business. In fact, all that you really need are a few hand tools and a home inspection report form to fill out. Thing is, competition is tough. While your report is the most important part of your work, customers, real estate agents…
DetailsDo you know the difference between clapboard and board and batten? What’s the average lifespan of vinyl siding? Do cedar shakes ever rot? For that matter, why do some homes have shakes on the roof? Home siding takes a lot of different forms and comes in all shapes and sizes. Here’s a little background information…
DetailsIt’s been said that home inspectors take on unnecessary liability if they step too far into referrals and recommendations. The home inspection is all about giving customers information about the condition of a house. Recommend a system replacement or estimate costs and the customer could make a buying decision based on your opinion. That said,…
DetailsWhat’s cool, powerful and fits all over? High-velocity air conditioning, that’s what. This system is robust, compact, and in many homes, can cool more efficiently than a traditional air conditioning system. If you’ve never encountered one before, here’s what you need to know. High-Velocity Systems Have Unobtrusive Vents Like any conventional air conditioning system, a…
DetailsRetirement doesn’t mean what it used to. Now, many people approaching retirement are stepping off the end of one career onto the beginning of something brand new. Some even take early retirement to get a head start on the next life stage. Whether you gradually ease out of your current line of work or take…
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