Let's be honest here. Most homeowners think they can save a few bucks by tackling electrical projects themselves. I mean, YouTube makes everything look simple, right? The problem is that electrical ...

Poor Grading and Drainage Around the Foundation Let's be real, most homeowners don't think twice about the slope of their ...

Double-tapped circuit breakers are one of the most common electrical defects that home inspectors find. Everyone seems to sign off on this defect as a 'big deal', but I'm here to tell you it's not. It ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Q: When people write to you regarding negligent home inspectors, you always seem to advise against suing the inspector. Whenever the question involves suing an inspector, the answer always seems to be ...

QDEAR BARRY: If I understand correctly, home inspectors are not permitted to open up walls, floors, ceilings or even remove carpets. Doesn't this pose a liability problem for the inspector? As a ...

SAN JOSE–KLA-Tencor Corp. today announced it was offering the industry's first inline, non-contact system for monitoring electrical defects in processed wafers. The metrology giant claimed the new ...

What Don’t Home Inspectors Do? Buyers always ask what Home Inspectors do during a Home Inspection. As an inspector, it is equally important to set people’s expectations and tell them what we do not do ...

When buying a house, a home inspection helps ensure you're making a sound investment. During a home inspection, a professional inspector will assess the property's condition and flag any concerns. An ...