South Country Home Inspections Blog

These blog articles were written by various authors and are presented strictly for promotional use only. South Country Home Inspections, Inc. makes no guarantee or warranty regarding the accuracy of these blog articles. Please review your inspection agreement to ensure what will be included and excluded regarding your inspection.

April 15, 2022

Home Safety for the Elderly

Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1 million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms […]
March 18, 2022

For Homeowners and Inspectors: What to Do After Disaster Strikes

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Katie McBride Many homeowners face natural disasters that force them to leave their belongings behind and evacuate their homes. Before returning […]
December 10, 2021

Electricity: Origins, Consumption and Costs

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® April 2010 Electricity — the flow of electrical power or charge — is a basic product of nature and one of the most […]
September 24, 2021

Disadvantages of Solar Energy

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® While the considerable advantages offered by solar energy move some proponents to ignore the budding technology’s comparatively minor flaws, these imperfections must be […]
August 20, 2021

Common Electrical Conductor Types

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard   Poorly installed and maintained electrical cables are a common cause of electrical fires in homes. Many older homes […]
August 6, 2021

Commercial and Home Inspector Safety: Carcinogens on the Job

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko Commercial and residential inspectors know that facing potential dangers in the course of their inspections is an inherent risk of the […]
July 23, 2021

Central Humidifiers

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard   Humidifiers are devices that humidify air so that building occupants are comfortable. Central humidifiers are hard-wired into a house’s plumbing […]
July 9, 2021

Bathroom Ventilation Ducts and Fans

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and moist air to the home’s exterior. Typical systems consist of a ceiling […]
May 21, 2021

Bamboo Construction and Inspection

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Bamboo is a type of hollow grass native to many areas of the world, most notably the Far East and Southeast Asia. It […]
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