News & Blog - Home Standards Inspection Services

Hearth Protectors- Jon Vacha

These rubber or foam protective things are great. I definitely see their value having a baby who's try to pull herself up on stuff and tend to fall a bit

Outlet in Bondage – by Dave Six

Never seen it done this way, it looks more like it's being held hostage !

Creepy Man in the Basement- by Paul Pachunka

Things people store in there basement. It’s was freaky shining a flashlight on this before finding the light switch.

GFCI Outlets: The (Un)Shocking Story

By Jon Vacha Vice President, Home Standards Inspection Services EMAIL JON A GFCI outlet is an outlet with the little push button that you often find in bathrooms and kitchens. But why is there a push button and what the heck does “GFCI” mean? During...

Irregular Spindles

Openings are wider than today’s standard! Possibly not installed by a professional.

The Truth About Mold

By Jon Vacha Vice President, Home Standards Inspection Services Mold plays an important part in our ecosystem by breaking down and recycling material in nature. Unfortunately, mold can become troublesome when it is allowed to grow inside our...

The Use of Tempered Glass

Windows at bottom of stairs ,within 18" of floor and next to entry doors needs to be tempered glass when installed or replaced. This new construction was not tempered glass.

Seller’s Block

By Steve Vacha President, Home Standards Inspection Company Many of us grow to be very emotionally connected to our homes. They are where we find comfort and rest. Even the inadequacies or deferred repairs often become normal to us, (especially to some of us...