by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Electrical
A double tapped circuit breaker (Two wires entering the same breaker from two separate circuits) is one of the most common electrical defects that home inspectors find when checking the main electric panel. The problem with putting two wires in a circuit breaker...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Mold
Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposures include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. Pregnant women, young children & the elderly are at higher risk. There is no practical way to eliminate all mould and...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Asbestos
Asbestos was a popular ingredient in building materials for many years because of its indestructibility, insulating properties, tensile strength and low electrical conductivity. It is still used today, but a distinction is made between more and less dangerous...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Asbestos
WHAT IS ASBESTOS? Asbestos is a generic term describing a number of naturally occurring fibrous minerals that have been used in a wide range of products because of their insulating, acoustical, fire protective and chemical resistance properties. According to...
by Magnified | Jun 28, 2012 | Wiring
Most home purchasers will experience difficulty getting their home insured when Knob & Tube wiring is found to be present. The purpose of this article is to remove some of the myths surrounding this topic & share some facts. Knob & Tube wiring or Open...
