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...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Aug 28, 2025 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers, Homeowners, Safe and Healthy Home
Water can look, smell, and taste normal while still containing contaminants that matter to a homebuyer. Water quality testing provides laboratory results you can use to understand the property and decide whether additional evaluation or treatment is appropriate. When...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Feb 25, 2025 | Home Inspections, Homebuyers, Real Estate
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make, and the last thing you want is to move in and find out there are costly problems behind the walls. That’s where a home inspection comes in. A thorough inspection can save you from future...
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