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I see plenty of articles online about electrical balancing but they are generally full of jargon and hard, if not impossible for the average homeowner to understand. This is my attempt to make the subject of electrical load balancing relatable to the average person, whose knowledge about electrical is generally limited to the basics.

In other words, this is my attempt to further highlight how dangerous DIY electrical work can be and how homeowners (even experienced and educated ones like yours truly) should never modify an electrical system.

The Danger of Unbalanced 120V Legs A home inspector based in Halifax, NS looks at another reason why DIY electrical work is a bad idea.

Happy Holidays! I have been under the weather so wasn't able to get this out last week as planned, but wanted to share a personal happy Christmas memory that I now look back with a critical eye to the hidden dangers involved.

Xmas Memories, Revisited with an Inspector's Eye A Halifax, NS home inspector looks back at a happy Christmas memory with a critical eye.

Today I decided to write about a growing trend I have observed: homes with an excessive amount of air fresheners, especially in the basement. There's nothing wrong with small or occasional use of them but they are simply a bandage to cover up underlying issues rather than actually eliminating the source of the problem.

Air Fresheners are Not a Solution A Halifax, NS home inspector discusses his recent experiences of finding excessive air fresheners during recent home inspections.

No I am not an expert, nor are all home inspectors. I wrote this blog post to present the truth: while very knowledgeable and a source of valuable information, we are generalists and we simply don't know everything there is to possible know about all types of homes.

Deferring to a specialist is not a sign of weakness but a sign of an inspector who knows their limits.

Not an Expert? What Gives? A Halifax, NS home inspector explains why he never uses the term "expert".