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Water Smells Like Rotten Eggs?

Oct 25, 2016 | Repairs

Sometimes during a home inspection the water will smell like rotten eggs and that is an unpleasant situation.  It can also be unnerving to a prospective buyer.  This issue is most common in well systems; not so much in public water in this part of the...

Flood in Old Ellicott City

Sep 26, 2016 | Articles

I normally try to keep this blog related to home inspections, but this post is a business owner’s perspective on helping those businesses that were devastated in the Ellicott City flood this past summer. Thanks to monumental efforts by the owners, volunteers and the...

Home Maintenance Checklist

Feb 18, 2016 | Articles, Home Inspection Services

Hi there! Have you ever wondered about the things you’re missing when you think about your house’s maintenance? There are so many little details to think about that it can quickly become overwhelming!  You need to think about air filters, hose bibs,...

Flooring Fail – Why You Should Always Inspect Renovated Homes

Feb 9, 2016 | Articles

I was recently inspecting an older townhouse in Columbia with our newest inspector, Dan Floyd.  The house had received a nice makeover: new kitchen, paint, hardwood flooring and carpeting.  It looked beautiful!  However, upon closer inspection, it seemed odd that...