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Scout WritingWe’ve amassed a collection of articles related to all things home inspection-related—honestly, it’s just a bunch of stuff that makes us geek out. Hopefully, you can glean some good information out of these. You can search for specific topics below or use the subheader to filter by category. Feel free to contribute via the comments, but please keep it PG-rated for the kids. Enjoy!

The Secrets Beneath: The Power of Sewer Camera Inspections

Ever wondered what’s beneath your property? Don’t forget crucial systems like sewer lines. Enter sewer camera inspections—simple yet potent. They uncover issues and bring peace. Let’s explore the perks and why they’re a savvy homeowner investment. What’s a Sewer Camera Inspection? Before diving into the benefits, let’s clarify what exactly a sewer scope inspection entails. […]

Outlet Receptacle Orientation: The Great Debate

Receptacle Orientation, it’s all in the profile Is outlet receptacle orientation really a thing? Do outlets have an up? Have you ever looked at your outlets and noticed that one or more are oriented differently? Have you ever been curious about whether there is a “right way” to install an outlet? I’m going to guess […]

Septic Systems: What You Need to Know

  Do you have a septic system at your home? If so, you might be wondering about how to keep it in good working order. In this article, we will discuss septic system types and maintenance, along with how to avoid costly replacements and repair costs. The three most common types There are three main […]

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Aging in Place

“Aging in place” is the phenomenon describing senior citizens’ ability to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. Those who age in place will not have to move from their present residence in order to secure necessary support services in response to their changing needs. The Baby Boomers As the baby boomers […]

Dead Valleys on your Roof

“Dead valleys”, sound ominous, don’t they? Well, when it comes to your roof, dead valleys are kind of subjective. Let Realm Inspections explain from our perspective. One thing to keep in mind is that we don’t call out dead valleys as a deficiency in a home inspection report. Why? Simply stated, it is a design […]

Smoke Detector Types, Which One to Use?

If you didn’t already know, the two most commonly recognized smoke detector types are ionization smoke detection and photoelectric smoke detection.  Oh, and just an FYI, do not confuse “photoelectric” with “photochemical” as I did.  They are not the same.  The latter is the technology used in Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors… which I’ll save for another post. […]

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