Many homeowners will be faced with seasonal threats to their safety, such as a wildfire that is too close in proximity or rising floodwaters that…
Carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas that is both colorless and odorless, generates from incomplete combustion of certain fuels, such as coal, wood, oil, or…
Backflow can be considered the change in direction of the normal flow of water in a system. Back flow preventers are devices that help to…
If you are buying a home in New Jersey and it has a deck, you need to look closely. Decks are one of the most…
New Jersey home inspectors should be familiar with the different types of smoke detectors on the market their preferred placement and proper operation. It is true NJ home…
New Jersey home inspectors should understand the harmful effects of carbon monoxide in homes. Carbon monoxide buildup can be a direct result of a back…
New Jersey home inspectors should understand what back drafting is and how it can create a significant hazard in homes. What is back drafting? Back…
An important part of a complete New Jersey home inspection should be testing for radon gas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends performing a radon…
Radon gas is colorless, odorless and a radioactive by-product of uranium. Radon is found in almost every state and may effect over ten million American…
Anti-tip devices are metal brackets engineered to prevent freestanding ranges and stoves from tipping over. They are usually screwed into the wall behind the range,…