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Metal roofs are a popular choice for homeowners in Hawaii due to their durability, life expectancy in tropical environments (30-50 years) and low maintenance requirements. However, like any other roofing material, metal roofs require some level of maintenance to keep them in good condition and

What Is A Cesspool? A cesspool is a type of sewage system. For simplicity’s sake, consider it as a primitive, less environmentally friendly septic tank. Essentially it is a large pit in the ground where all the waste and sewage goes when you run water

Standard Compression Valves Above is a photo of a commonly found compression or gate valve. These valves are widely used, but are they the best? Unfortunately, these valves are typically equipped with a rubber washer that seats to shut off the flow of water. The

Hot, Neutral and Ground When examining the electrical system during a home inspection, inspectors check the polarity of electrical receptacles, or outlets. Testing for reversed polarity can be performed with a small handheld receptacle or outlet tester. Modern grounded receptacles have 3 openings or slots

A home inspection is a standard part of the home buying process, but is it really worth the cost?  The answer in most cases is ABSOLUTELY!  But why? A home inspection encompasses every part of the home: foundation, structure, electrical, plumbing, roof etc. It is so