David DiRienzo's (houseprobe) Blog

    Don't be the cause of electrical hazards in your home. As a home inspector I am always amazed at the things I see when doing inspections and I admire the homeowner who wants to make improvements to their home. However, electrical wiring installation and repair is one area that the do it yours...

Unsightly Roof Moss and Algae, is it a big deal?     Millions of homes in America have unsightly roof moss and algae growing on them. Is it a big deal? Moss and algae flourish in high humidity areas and mostly on the north facing side of the roof and sometimes the west facing side to a lesser ext...

    Ever wonder where those musty ordors are coming from in your house. Those odors could be coming from your crawlspace. Now I know you don't relish the thought of going into the crawlspace to check the condition, in fact many people won't even open the access door to look in. If those odors are...

 With energy prices rising and are poised to go higher, having a home energy audit performed on your house is a good way to lower your bills.     There have been many articles written about how to save money on your energy bills with simple things like adding insulation, weatherstripping or air s...

     Sellers are always nervous about the home inspection. What if the inspector finds something bad and what will it cost to fix and will it kill the deal. Relax, your realtor is a professional and they can help you work through any obstacles. Sellers can speed their home inspection by following...