by Tom Kucera | Sep 23, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers
During a recent home inspection in Yardley, I returned to the basement before wrapping up. By that point, fixtures on the upper levels had been operated and water had moved through the drainage system. That final recheck revealed active water near a cast-iron drain...
by Tom Kucera | Sep 22, 2026 | Home Inspections
A double-tapped breaker is a condition where two conductors are connected under one breaker terminal that is designed for one. Some breakers are specifically listed to accept two conductors; many are not. The distinction matters, so we look at the breaker’s labeling...
by Tom Kucera | Sep 21, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers
An older air-conditioning system is not automatically a deal breaker. Plenty of older systems continue to cool a home. But one detail can make a difference in the planning conversation: the refrigerant the equipment uses. Why R-22 deserves a conversation R-22 was...
by Tom Kucera | Sep 17, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers
Cloudy glass may need more than cleaning. During a recent home inspection, Tom documented moisture between the panes of a glass door. The report identified it as an indication of a failed thermal seal and recommended evaluation by a qualified glass service. Where is...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Sep 5, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers, Safe and Healthy Home
An attached garage offers convenience, but it also creates an important separation between vehicle and storage areas and the living portions of a home. During a recent residential home inspection, we documented an open section in an attached-garage ceiling that...
by Cainen Bedsaul | Sep 3, 2026 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers
Field note from Cainen Bedsaul, co-owner and InterNACHI® Certified Professional Inspector with TMK Inspections. During a recent Philadelphia home inspection, a gas furnace started normally when I raised the thermostat. The burners ignited, and I continued observing...
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