Picture Rail Molding is a common trim found in old homes with paster walls. It was used as a hanging point for pictures and artwork without the need to put holes in your walls.
This allowed homeowners to change their decor and art without costly and timely repairs of their plaster walls.
Another year in the books, and another year of more fun, crazy, and just plain amazing home inspection finds. I always like to take this time to thank all my clients for trusting me with their home inspection. It’s an honor and a privilege that I do not take lightly.
BROWN RECLUSE SPIDER IN KENTUCKY Brown Recluse Spiders in Kentucky– To some of us, they are the things nightmares are made of. Some folks freeze in fear at the sight of one. They can make you produce blood-curdling screams and throw shoes at a wall. Spiders. Eight-Legged Freaks. Demons from Hell. Call them what you…
Another year has gone by and a slew of new crazy, amazing, and funny home inspection pics! Did your inspection make the cut?
Updated for 2020! It’s been nearly five years since I wrote this series about the faulty installation of manufactured stone veneers, and the havoc it is causing unsuspecting homeowners. I decided it was time for some new information so I’ve updated things with new images and information. It’s all the rage these days: Fake stone siding, manufactured…
I get asked this question nearly every day, and everyone gets the same answer. You have to consider the TMT.
I finally got around to using Instagram in 2017 (I know, I’m way late to the party). So if you’re not already doing so, do me a solid and follow me over there. Ben on Instagram Let’s light this candle! 20. BALLIN’ ON A BUDGET When you want that new floor, but can’t afford the whole…
Man. I’ve had my run of poorly flipped houses this year. So many in fact, that they have their own hashtag on Instagram called Mr. Flipper. If you don’t already follow me there, you should. I see a lot of crazy things every day, and I post them all on Instagram. I have to admit, I…
Here is my top list of day one things to do when you buy a new house.
HOME INSPECTION HIGHLIGHTS 2016 Ah yes, another year has come and gone. Let’s take a look at my annual top pictures from 2016! I typically do top a 10, but this year I’m expanding it to 12; there is just too much good stuff not to share it. 12. DIY PLUMBING DRAINS These flex-drains that…
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The Best of 2015!
Yep, you SHOULD attend your home inspection. You’ve called around. You’ve done your due diligence, or maybe you’ve gone with your realtor’s recommendation (see why that can be a bad idea here What you don’t know about hiring a home inspector) and you think you’ve found the home inspector you want to use in the purchase…
I’m a bit later than I wanted to be getting this written, but hey, better late than never. If you missed the first part of this post you can see it here: Best of Home Inspections 2014. So without further ado, the second half of the Best of the Worst pictures of 2014. A waterfall in…
Another year older, one or two more gray hairs found, and a stack of pictures to choose from. It’s hard to whittle it down to just a handful, but I selected the top 10 problems found during home inspections this year. A Cold Fireplace – This is a picture from a one year old home. The owners…
I got a phone call this week from a listing agent about a home I inspected a few days prior. Now, getting phone calls from Realtors that have questions about a particular item on a home inspection report is nothing out of the ordinary. But this call was different. This guy was angry. He was angry…
I’m seeing a trend lately with home buyers. Lots and lots of people are looking to buy a house in the 15 year old category. 15, give or take a few years. But buying a house in that age range can be the kiss of death. Because almost every big ticket item within a…
So your real estate agent just called and said you have an accepted offer on that new house. Congratulations! And oh, by the way, you have 7 days to get an inspection. Better get on the horn pronto and find a home inspector. This is an all too familiar scenario for lots of folks. But do you…
