Two prong outlets are normally found in older homes where there are no grounding wires present. Homes built between the 1930’s and 60’s normally have these two prong receptacles as those were the standard prior to 1974 when the grounded outlets became code. Without a grounding wire to an outlet, there is risk of electric…
When you have a home inspection, the home inspector is required to make sure that before you move into your new home, the home is safe from all types of safety hazards. The electrical panel is part of this thorough review of your home as there can be several hazards that stem from it. While…
When it comes to the ventilation of your dryer, there are several factors that make it efficient. An efficient ventilation system allows a dryer to vent directly to the exterior of the home in the most direct way possible. Other factors to consider are the amount temperature, moisture, and lint that are going to be…
Mylar is a polyester film (similar to a plastic sheet) made from stretched polyethylene terephthalate. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most common thermoplastic polymer resin of the polyester family. “Thermo,” as in heat, which is why home inspectors, we nor typically find these types of plastics and films in the laundry room being used as…
Insulating your attic space thoroughly is one aspect of your home you should constantly monitor/maintain. Insulation does a number of things, but perhaps most importantly it prevents gradual damage from happening to the living space of your house. There are two important concepts when it comes to insulation. The first is the amount of heat…