A stuck reset button on a GFCI outlet can be a real headache to deal with or fix, especially when you rely on these outlets to protect your home from electrical hazards. Whether it’s in the bathroom, kitchen, or garage, a malfunctioning GFCI outlet can leave you feeling unsure about what to do next. The
Mice: our favorite furry, unwanted guests. We see the tell “tail” signs of a problem: droppings, gnawed holes in bags and walls, unidentifiable scratching noises, and your pet is not happy. Each winter, over 21 million homes in the US are invaded by the little visitors. Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy, is here to give
You’ve picked your new home and call to schedule a home inspection. Then, the person booking it asks if you would also like a radon test done. Your next question may be, what is radon? And why do I need to test for it? Jeff, the FYI Home Inspection Guy, is here to tell you
Let's give a big welcome to the snow! It's finally here. But unless you're an ice skater, you probably don't like sliding down the driveway. Here are Jeff, the FYI Home Inspection Guy's tips on driveway ice removal! Deicers Rock salt- Salt lowers the freezing point of water, and it is spread on roads to
We all know how important electricity is in our homes. Electrical outlets are used to plug portable appliances, lights, heaters, etc. Without these, our homes would not be nearly as comfortable. Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy, has been a licensed electrician for over 20 years, and he wanted to share some top issues he has
As we are settling into the cold weather, have you ever wondered how the heating system works? Jeff, our FYI Home Inspection Guy, is here to give the inside scoop on how the system works and common issues he finds while on an inspection. The goal of a heating system is to generate and distribute
You bought a new home! Congratulations! Now comes the fun part, getting your home set-up with upgraded safety features and improvements recommended by your home inspector! Here are Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy's top suggestions. Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors- Smoke detectors should be replaced every 10 years. As it can be hard to
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