An inspector experiments replacing his floodlights with solar powered accent lights to see if his wife approves.

Photographs of findings in the roof and attic during home inspections. Are you a real estate investor? Here is a resource page for real estate investors. Back to the contents page for the home inspection photos First, your attic needs air flowing through it to prevent problems with moisture and heat. Here are two types [...]

Passive cooling is not part of our design methodology, but we can incorporate some ideas into our homes to reduce energy costs.

Driving around Houston after Hurricane Ike, shows an immediate need for some homeowners to take action and prune their trees to have them cleared.

A look at different types of insurance and the damaged that you may have to deal with after a hurricane’s flood waters damage your home.

Some quick links to drive your towards the proper place on FEMA’s site to apply for assistance due to damage from hurricane Ike.

A quick run down of common areas where a leak can occur in your home. The roof is not always the culprit.

The roof and its framing can show many issues with a home. Some start when a new roof is installed. During a home inspection, I see a common framing mistake, but some solutions can be done by the homeowner, with a little knowledge.

Common features in some reports from other home inspectors can cause problems for people trying to understand those findings. After analyzing a few reports, I go over some problems for the consumer.

Home inspectors frequently see the same things over and over again. Here are five common home problems which are easily repaired.