Author: Juan Jimenez

How to Choose Replacement Windows Choosing replacement windows can be overwhelming. There are so many new windows to choose from. There are double hung, single hung casement windows and sliders.…

Free Decking Material Calculator Juan Jimenez June 9th, 2022 Home Guideshome upgrades This decking material calculator will help you calculate the number of boards, nails, and gallons of stain needed…

Juan Jimenez June 7th, 2022 Home Buying Guidesplumbing What is Polybutylene Piping? Polybutylene piping was a plastic plumbing material made and installed from 1978 to the mid-1990s. Like many new…

Juan Jimenez May 24th, 2022 Realtor FocusedSatire DPOR Requires College Degree for Realtors DPOR Virginia (Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation) will require real estate agents to have at…

Building a Deck to Code Decks are an icon of outdoor living for many Americans. Sadly, the CPSC estimates that over 6000 people are injured every year due to failures…

How to Upgrade Your Bathroom Fan & CFM Calculator The bathroom vent fan is an underrated and under appreciated component in your home. Although lovingly nicknamed the “fart fan”, it…

Juan Jimenez April 6th, 2022 Roofing What is Kick-out Flashing? One of the most common questions we get from homebuyers, Realtors, and even roofers is "what is kick out flashing?"…

Juan Jimenez April 1st, 2022 Home MaintenanceRealtor Focused Custom Spring Home Maintenance Checklists We’ve built our entire business by providing value and tools for Realtors and buyers. We know the…

Best Radon Monitor for Home Inspectors (2025) We’ve got the goods if you want the best radon monitor for home inspectors.The EPA recommends all homebuyers test for Radon during a…

What Does Asbestos Look Like? As a home inspector, I often get asked what does asbestos look like. The reality is that asbestos is a mineral that is mined. It…

Everything You Need to Know about Asbestos in Popcorn Ceilings Although these ceiling treatments were the bees knees for many years, we know now that there could be asbestos in…

Juan Jimenez February 16th, 2022 asbestosindoor air qualityinsulation What Is Vermiculite Insulation? Vermiculite insulation looks like pebbles, or gravel. As an insulation material, contractors poured into attic floors, and sometimes…

Ultimate Winter Home Maintenance Checklist The cold weather of the winter months brings special challenges to your home. Thats why your favorite home inspector has written this ultimate winter home maintenance checklist.Everyone…

How to Get Through a Tough Home Inspection Home Inspections Can be a Big Ol’ Pain in the ButtI want to help you get through your next tough home inspection.…

Juan Jimenez January 11th, 2022 Electrical Are Fuse Panels Safe? If you’re into buying or selling older homes here in the Richmond area, it is only a matter of time…

How Many CO Detectors Should You Have? The CDC reports that approximately 450 people every year from accidental CO poisoning. Another 50,000 people require emergency medical treatment every year from…

Juan Jimenez November 25th, 2021 home inspection businessHome inspector marketing Best Black Friday Deals For Home Inspectors We’ve compiled the best Black Friday deals for home inspectors in one place. …

Do Fireplaces Save Money? Every time I perform a home inspection and look up the chimney, I get the same questions. Can the fireplace heat the home? Or do fireplaces…

Can You Save Money By Closing HVAC Vents? If you want save money on your energy bills this winter, get a hoodie. JK. In reality, turning down the thermostat is…

Should You Replace Cast Iron Pipes? Buying a home that is 45 years or older means there is a good chance that it has cast iron drain pipes.  Although cast…

How to Clean Moss off Your Roof- The Right Way The best way to clean moss growth off your roof surface is to softly broom brush looser moss, leaves, tree…

What is a Split Bus Panel As a home inspector, one of the most common mistakes I hear is that the main panel needs a main breaker. Indeed, the National…

Guardrails with a Ladder Effect are up to Code The worst thing that can happen during a home inspection is that the home inspector misses something. The second worst thing…

Box Fill Rating Calculations for Home Inspectors Determining if an electrical box has too many conductors by doing box fill calculations is outside the scope of practice for a home…

What are Tandem Breakers? What are tandem breakers? Tandem circuit breakers are particular kinds of circuit breakers that take up the size of one standard breaker, but allow the installation…