Wood-destroying insects and other organisms can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components of a house, and may go...

Termite baits, also known as bait stations, are capsules that contain paper, cardboard or other acceptable termite food laced with a...

Insects and Arthropods Carpenter bee. Scientific Name Xylocopa sp. Habitat Carpenter bees cause damage to wooden structures by boring...

Appearance Length: Carpenter ants are among the largest ants in the United States, ranging from 3.4 to 13 mm long. More size information....

Termite Description Termites play a vital role in nature. They break down dead wood and other cellulose materials. This is helpful in the...

About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home  each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be...

Anti-scald valves, also known as tempering valves and mixing valves, mix cold water in with outgoing hot water so that the hot water that...

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that forms from incomplete combustion of fuels, such as natural or liquefied...

Anti-tip brackets are metal devices designed to prevent freestanding ranges from tipping. They are normally attached to a rear leg of the...

Although once commonly used in older homes, this configuration has been deemed a poor choice for a number of reasons. What is an S-Trap...

Yes, the flexible accordion-style sink drains / waste pipe are sold at the local hardware stores. That doesn’t mean that they are a good...

Sump pumps are self-activating electrical pumps that protect homes from moisture intrusion. They are usually installed below basement or...

Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water damage because they are located below grade...

Crawlspaces are notorious for the nasty discoveries made there by inspectors, and it isn’t hard to figure out why; for one thing, their...

Poorly installed and maintained electrical cables are a common cause of electrical fires in homes. Many older homes contain wiring that...

Electrical panels are boxes that house circuit breakers, which are safety devices that stop the electrical current if it exceeds the safe...

A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device used in electrical wiring to disconnect a circuit when unbalanced current is...

Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical receptacles or outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and...

Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost...

BHI serves Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. The State of Tennessee requires licensing of home inspectors. Ty Bramlett's Tennessee...