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In this day in age, electricity is a critical component in any household. The electrical panel essentially works as the heart of your electrical system - meant to safely and efficiently distribute electricity throughout the home. During a standard home inspection, the electrical panel (often referred to as the "breaker box") is a key [...]
Electricity is an essential part to modern living. Thankfully, in this day and age, most people have easy access to a source of electricity. All we have to do is pay our monthly bill to the local utility company. And voila - we have instant access to electricity at our finger tips! But have [...]
The main electrical panel is one of the most important aspects of any home. It is responsible for gathering electricity from the local provider, and distributing it safely to the active circuits throughout the house. Each panel is designed with a maximum limit of breakers or branch circuits that can be added. When performing [...]
If you are a property manager or rental property owner in Boulder or Denver, you likely know a thing or two about rental licenses. The city of Boulder has required rental licensing for quite some time. And the city of Denver is following in its neighbor's footsteps, making rental licensing mandatory by January 2024 [...]
During the course of our 16+ years performing home inspections, with a team of home inspectors in Colorado, we have seen a wide range of electrical issues. And while we have written a lot of articles on specific issues, we wanted to compile the top electrical issues found at home inspections into one place. [...]
Federal Pacific Stab Lok electrical panels have a known history of failure and lawsuits. We are always on the lookout for these panels during our inspections and we recommend a full panel replacement when found.
Denver has officially raised the maximum fine for unlicensed rentals from $999 to $5,000—and buyers and agents need to understand what that means. This update breaks down why the city increased penalties, how to verify a rental license, and what buyers should review before purchasing a rental property in 2025.
Popular and attractive, but not without its issues, Manufactured Stone Veneer is a thin siding, manufactured from molded concrete to mimic the look of natural rocks and stone. Designed to be installed over wood framing, stone veneer can give a modern look to any home. However, stone veneer problems quickly arose a few years [...]
As electrical panels developed and evolved over the years, sometimes certain features turned out to be not so safe. If you do have an older panel, it's important to be aware of era-specific defects that might be present. There have been some pretty serious factory recalls throughout the decades - such as Federal Pacific [...]
A garage is more than just a place to park your car or store those mountain bikes. It actually plays a significant role in the safety, security, efficiency and value of the home. However, because it is generally exterior to the living space, garage maintenance is often overlooked. Inspecting garages is always a crucial [...]
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