Mike DiehlDec 26, 20171 min readIt's Winter again.Please remember that freezing temperatures can damage your water pipes. It is very important that you remove hoses from outside spigots...
Mike DiehlDec 18, 20171 min readMerry Christmas and Happy New YearWell it's that time of year again. Christmas is only a week away. Wow, where did the time go? Looks like it might even be a white...
Mike DiehlDec 2, 20171 min readHeading on VacationMy wife and I have waited all year long practically for this vacation. This month we are going on our first cruise vacation ever in the...
Mike DiehlNov 3, 20171 min readPVC & TPRMost of us don't even know what a TRP valve is. Let alone what piping should be connected to it. Well, TPR stands for "temperature...
That first step - WowOct 8, 20171 min readBe careful, that first step is a doozyWhat happens when a step leans this far and a little water or snow gets on it. Whoa, you guessed it. You are gonna be on the ground.
Mike DiehlOct 8, 20171 min readSiding falling off, oopsA one year warranty inspection. What could be wrong with a home built less than a year ago? Siding?
Mike DiehlApr 5, 20171 min readMore Panel ProblemsThis was found on a newer home during a one year warranty inspection. Just because a home is newer doesn't mean there won't be defects....
Mike DiehlApr 5, 20171 min readPut a cap on it!When was the last time you looked at your chimney cap? It might be falling apart.
Seamless Home InspectionMar 23, 20171 min readSub Panel Problems, CommonSometimes the sub panel is not suppose to look like the main panel.
Mike DiehlFeb 27, 20171 min readYou never know what's behind the panelNeutrals are getting hot! What now? There should only be one neutral under a screw. Here you can see, there are multiple. This may be contri
Mike DiehlFeb 27, 20171 min readGoing above and beyondThe sprinkler piping may not be in the ASHI standards of practice for home inspectors, but this buyer was glad I took the initiative to take
Mike DiehlJan 31, 20171 min readThe flowers are dead, but the meter is growing nicely!Gas meter surrounded by dirt and flowers is not a good idea. It will promote rust and eventually fail and cause a gas leak.
Mike DiehlJan 17, 20173 min readFederal Pacific PanelsFederal Pacific Electric Panels are known to have problems. Read this article written about them to know more.
Mike DiehlDec 15, 20161 min readHeading Home for the HolidaysI am very much looking forward to spending this Christmas with family and friends. Can't wait to see everyone. It has been too long since...