What is a P-Trap?
What is a P-trap? Beneath every sink, shower, and tub in a home sits a curved section of pipe that most…
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What is a Plumbing Vent and Why Is It Used?
Most homeowners are familiar with the supply side of their plumbing system — the pipes that bring water in — but…
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What Is a Forced-Air Heating System and How Does It Work
The forced-air heating system is the most common heating system found in homes across the United States. Understanding how a forced-air…
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How Airflow Affects Heating and Cooling Systems
Heating and cooling systems are designed around the movement of air. Understanding how airflow affects heating and cooling systems helps explain…
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What to Expect on Inspection Day A Buyers Guide
For most buyers, the home inspection is one of the first times they spend an extended period inside a property they…
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How Homes Are Supported Foundation Types and What Inspectors Evaluate
Every home rests on a foundation. The foundation transfers the weight of the structure to the ground below and separates the…
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Structural Movement: What’s Normal and What’s Not
A crack in the drywall. A door that sticks in summer. A small gap that has opened between a window frame…
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Why Drainage and Grading Work Together
When water manages well around a home, it does so because two systems are working together: grading, which shapes the ground…
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What Is a Sump Pump and What Does It Do?
A sump pump is a device installed in a home to manage groundwater that collects beneath the structure. Understanding what a…
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How Inspectors Think: Understanding the Inspection Process
A home inspection is often described as a “checkup” for a house — and while that framing is useful, it leaves…
