by Home Standards | Aug 11, 2022 | Appliances, Home Inspections, Kitchens, Plumbing, Safety
As home inspectors, it seems sometimes we’ve seen it all. Recently inspector Tim discovered an exposed wiring spice located right under a dishwasher door. Should the dishwasher leak (they often do), this would be a big safety concern. That’s also another...
by Home Standards | Jul 15, 2022 | Electric, Home Inspections, Kitchens, Safety
During a recent home inspection, Steve found an electrical outlet in the cabinet above the microwave that was not properly installed. The exposed wiring is both a safety and fire hazard. Fortunately, this is a relatively easy fix by having a new electrical box...
by Home Standards | Oct 13, 2017 | Bathrooms, Heating and Air, Kitchens, Mold, Windows
Low humidity in the winter can dry noses, skin and throats as well as crack fingertips. Your home can also suffer from overly dry conditions, including wood floors opening up, increase in static electricity, drywall is affected and even pianos can go out of tune....
by Home Standards | Sep 20, 2017 | Electric, Kitchens
This built-in microwave from the 1980’s is still in immaculate condition and still working. This was probably the high end microwave of it’s time. Why get something new if the old one is still working!!
