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This one surprises people. They flip the hood on, hear the fan spin up, feel a little air move, and assume the job’s getting done.It usually isn’t. A lot of kitchen exhaust fans don’t actually exhaust anything. They just move air in a circle and call it a day. What
Attics aren’t dangerous because they’re spooky.They’re dangerous because people treat them like storage closets with insulation. Every inspection, I see the same thing: a scuttle hole shoved in a corner, a pull-down ladder blocked by boxes, or a narrow catwalk that disappears five feet in. And then someone says, “The
Drywall cracks are one of those things everyone notices — and almost no one understands. Some are nothing.Some are everything.Most live somewhere in between. The mistake is treating them all the same. Not All Cracks Are Created Equal Houses move. Always have. Always will. Materials expand. Wood dries. Temperatures swing.
This is one of those things people don’t notice until someone points it out. That door between the house and the garage? It’s not just a door. It’s a fire barrier. And in a lot of homes, it’s not doing its job anymore. What That Door Is Supposed to Do
If I’m walking through an older basement and my eyes drop to the floor, I already know what I’m measuring in my head. Nine inches by nine inches. Those little squares show up a lot in older Mid-South homes, especially basements that were “finished” decades after the house was built.
Fogged windows are one of the most misunderstood inspection findings I write up. A lot of people shrug them off and say, “It’s just cosmetic.”It’s not. When a window loses its thermal seal, it’s telling you something important about performance, efficiency, and long-term durability. What Causes Windows to Fog Most
If a floor feels bouncy, I don’t ignore it — and I don’t automatically panic either. I do a quick walk, slow my pace, and let the house tell me what’s going on. Floors communicate through movement, sound, and vibration. You just have to pay attention. What “Floor Bounce” Really
One of the most misunderstood things I see during interior inspections is wall ghosting. Dark streaks on walls. Shadows around studs. Smudges near ceilings and vents. Someone almost always says the same thing: “That’s mold, right?” Sometimes it is.A lot of times, it isn’t. Knowing the difference matters — because
If you walk into a house and the AC kicks on — and suddenly it smells like a locker room — that’s not imagination and it’s not “new system smell.” That’s what’s commonly called Dirty Sock Syndrome, and once you’ve smelled it, you never forget it. What Dirty Sock Syndrome
Attics hide some of the most dangerous inspection issues because no one goes up there unless they have to. When I see a metal B-vent running through an attic, I’m immediately checking one thing first: clearance. Because heat plus combustible materials is a bad equation every single time. What B-Vent
Boiler systems don’t scare me — neglected boiler systems do. In older Memphis neighborhoods, especially Midtown and East Memphis, boilers are still quietly doing their job decades after installation. They’re simple, durable, and when maintained, incredibly reliable. But when they’re ignored, modified poorly, or misunderstood, they become expensive and potentially
Gas lines are one of those systems that don’t forgive assumptions. They don’t squeak when they’re loose. They don’t drip when they’re wrong. And when they fail, the consequences are immediate and serious. That’s why I slow way down any time I’m inspecting gas piping — especially when I see
