When Inspecting old homes I often come across interesting methods for shoring up sagging floor joists.
Leaking Faucet Creates Ice Dome
What happens when an exterior faucet drips in Minnesota in the Winter? You get an Ice Dome. Two things you want to make sure of is that faucets ar completely shut off and that you don't leave garden hoses hooked up. It is important that the anti frost valve is allowed to drain properly to prevent damage to the faucet
Here Come The Ice Dams
Who says this circuit can’t “support” 50A 220V….
This inspection photo shows a 50A, 220V circuit that serviced the homes Range, Dryer and the Air conditioner, yes, all three appliances on one breaker. The junction box was hanging in mid air, was missing grommets. You may also notice limestone basement walls and a dirt floor. You can’t even begin to list all the reasons this is wrong and unsafe.
Water Heater Venting
4-Plex Home Wiring
Pit Bulls… Good Boys… Do They Eat Home Inspectors?
How Not To Fix A Leaking Drum Trap
Improper Electrical Wiring discussed by Rochester MN Home Inspectors
Construction Project Of The Year Awards
Home Inspection Exposes Improper Plumbing Installation
Rochester MN Home Inspector Drives By Roof Collapse
We had a lot of snow this past winter and apparently the load exceeded the design specifications of this garage roof. Or maybe deferred maintenance caught up with structure. Whatever the case, it appears this garage is near the end of it's useful life ;-).
Your home inspector saw this as I was passing by and couldn't resist stopping and taking a picture.
Home Inspection Uncovers Chared Wires In Electrical Panel
Furnace Improvements Not Recommended By Home Inspector
The only can of green beans we have in the house… And they are way past the expiration date. I guess we'll have to run to the store. This home inspector thinks it would have been better for the home owner to have the furnace professionaly repaired by a qualified repairman.