by Home Standards | Apr 24, 2024 | Garage, Doors
Ensuring Safety and Longevity: The Importance of Addressing Rust on Garage Door Guide Rails In the world of home maintenance, specific problems might seem minor at first glance but can develop into significant issues if neglected. One such problem, commonly...
by Home Standards | Jan 16, 2023 | Garage, Heating and Air, Home Inspections, Safety
A house’s HVAC vent into a garage can be dangerous. Carbon Monoxide (CO) gas from a vehicle’s exhaust may enter the home through the ductwork. This vent was discovered during a recent home inspection and we recommended it be properly...
by Home Standards | Sep 13, 2022 | Attics, Garage, Home Inspections, Wildlife
During a recent inspection of a home built in the 1990s, Aaron discovered a large bird’s nest in the attic above the garage. Wildlife in a home is never a good thing as they may pull out insulation to continue building their nests. Less insulation can negatively...
by Home Standards | Aug 4, 2022 | Blog, Garage, Plumbing, Video
Inspector Aaron discovered a unique faucet inside a garage recently. It dispenses both hot and cold water by turning the handle to the red or blue color, then pulling out the handle. As inspectors, we run across some very interesting features during our work. Have you...
by Home Standards | Jul 18, 2022 | Attics, Garage, Home Inspections, Safety
Garage ceiling removed, exposing attic, discovered in a recent inspection by inspector Aaron. This is a safety issue related to potential fire and CO2 hazards. ...
by Home Standards | Jun 24, 2022 | Basement, Foundation, Garage, Home Inspections
While inspecting a tri-level home recently, inspector Aaron discovered settlement cracks have happened and mortar is starting to pop out. We will recommend a basement foundation contractor come out to review further. https://homestandards.com/ HOME STANDARDS...
