DIY mold test kits are widely marketed as a quick and inexpensive way to determine whether mold is present in …
Why DIY Mold Test Kits Often Fail
Air Sampling vs Surface Sampling for Mold
Mold testing is often misunderstood, especially when it comes to the purpose and limitations of different sampling methods. Air sampling …
Why Mold Can Exist Without Visible Growth
One of the most confusing aspects of indoor mold is that it can be present even when no obvious growth …
How Mold Grows Inside Homes
Mold growth inside a home is not random, sudden, or mysterious. It follows a predictable process driven almost entirely by …
What Mold Really Is (And What It Isn’t)
Mold is one of the most misunderstood issues homeowners encounter. It is often treated as a mysterious toxin, a contagious …
The Ceiling Stain That Tells a Bigger Story: Why Interior Water Marks Deserve Careful Investigation
During interior home inspections, few things catch an inspector’s attention faster than a stain on the ceiling. To many homeowners, …
Why Inspectors Experience Policies Differently Than Leadership Expects
Most inspectors don’t object to policies in principle. They understand why companies create them. Schedules need to be coordinated. Reports …
Are Independent Inspectors Still Independent in a Scaled Inspection Industry?
For decades, the idea of the independent home inspector carried a clear meaning. Independence meant control over work quality, professional …
The Quiet Exit of Ashworth College Signals a Shift in Home Inspection Education
Home inspection education in the U.S. didn’t change overnight — but a recent development makes the direction unmistakably clear. Ashworth …
Chargebacks in Home Inspection: Why Software Platforms Matter More Than Inspectors Realize
Chargebacks are often discussed as a customer service issue, but in the home inspection industry, they are increasingly a systems …
