Healthy Home and Mold Inspections

I’m at a brand new construction today, and look what’s missing: the return air vent for the downstairs zone. ​A lot of builders think one giant return at the top of the stairs is "good enough." Spoiler alert: It’s not. Without a dedicated return downstairs, your HVAC system is basically trying to breathe through a straw. ​The result? ​Uneven temperatures (Cold spots vs. Hot spots) ​Stale, stuffy air downstairs ​Higher energy bills because your unit is working overtime ​Don

Found this during today’s home and mold inspection. It’s in a spot most people would never think to check—and honestly, I’m still trying to figure out if this was a "creative" DIY cover-up or just a really unfortunate location for a leak to start. ​This is exactly why we don’t just look at the obvious areas. A little moisture here today could mean a massive repair bill tomorrow. ​Does this look like a "hider" to you, or just bad luck? Let me know in the comments! 👇 ​ #homein

​💧 Don't Get Capped Out! 🚫 ​Homeowners, a quick heads-up from your friendly home inspector! 🕵️ ​Did you know that sometimes sellers may try to hide small water leaks by putting decorative or protective valve caps on things like exterior hose bibs, boiler drains, or even interior supply stops? ​While caps are often used legitimately, I've seen them used to temporarily conceal a slow drip. ​If a valve cap is covering up a problem, you won't see the evidence until the cap co