Interior •
CJ
Lead Editor
CJ is the Lead Editor at BuyersAsk, ensuring all content meets our high standards for accuracy and clarity. With a background in real estate and renovation, CJ helps homeowners navigate complex buying decisions.
Articles by CJ
Alarms: Smoke & CO •
Warning Signs of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Dogs and Cats
Steps and Railings •
General exterior step and railing information
Rafters & Trusses •
Cut, Modified or Damaged Roof Trusses
Interior Paint •
Fisheyes: A Painting Defect On Metal Doors and Hardware
Interior Paint •
Blistering Paint
Miscellaneous Roof Issue •
Two or More Roof Coverings: 2 May Be OK Sometimes, However, Look For These Problems
Miscellaneous Roof Issue •
Moss on Roofs
Gutters and Downspouts •
Clogged Gutters: Clean And Check For Siding Damage
Flat roofs •
Water Puddling or Standing On Flat Roof
Flat roofs •
Clogged Drains and Debris Build-up on Flat Roofs
Metal Flashings, Valleys and Crickets •
Roof Jacks; Help Prevent Rain Water From Penetrating The Roof
Metal Flashings, Valleys and Crickets •
Kickers - Roof Flashing That Prevents Water From Entering a Homes Wall
Metal Flashings, Valleys and Crickets •
Crickets Help Divert Water Where the Chimney Penetrates the Roof
Pools and Spas •
Cracked or Missing Tiles in Pools and Spas: When Serious
Pools and Spas •
Plaster Flaking Or Cracked On Swimming Pools and Spas
Pools and Spas •
Concrete Pool Deck Cracks: Causes And How To Repair
Pools and Spas •
Cracked or Shifted Pool Coping: Causes and What To Do
Pools and Spas •
Pool Water Clarity: Equipment, Chemical or Health Concern
Landscaping, trees, plants & erosion •
Tree Roots Can Damage Sewer Lines, Crack Foundations and Concrete Slabs - What To Do
Landscaping, trees, plants & erosion •
Poisonous plants and flowers to watch for in yards
Landscaping, trees, plants & erosion •
Overly Wet or Soggy Yards: How to Discover The Cause or Leak
Fences, block walls & gates •
Metal Fences and Gates: Rust and Damage - Paint, Repair or Replace
Fences, block walls & gates •
Leaning Block Walls: The Push Test and More
Walks & patios •
Tree Root Damage and Causes
Breakers •
Breaker keeps tripping
Breakers •
White wire connected to a breaker
Breakers •
“Double tapped” breaker
Ducts - Asbestos Ducts / Filter - Plenum •
Fiberglass insulation exposed in plenum area
Furnaces & Heating Systems •
Furnace Vent Clearance to Wood or Combustible Materials Can Be A Fire Safety Concern if Too Close
Ducts - Asbestos Ducts / Filter - Plenum •
How To Tell If Asbestos Ducting Is Safe Or Needs To Be Replaced
A/C and Cooling •
Insulation missing or damaged on refrigerant line
A/C and Cooling •
A/C Fins Bent or Damaged on Air Conditioner Condenser
A/C and Cooling •
A/C Condensate lines - primary & secondary
A/C and Cooling •
A/C on exterior pad - not level
Floors •
Creaking Floors
Fireplace •
Smoke Stains On the Face Or Front Of Fireplace
Fireplace •
Fireplace Damper Clamps
Doors •
Pet Door In The Fire Door
Doors •
Doors Sticking or Rubbing
Bathrooms •
Vents and Ventilation for Bathrooms
Bathrooms •
Toilets - Common Problems
Bathrooms •
Crazing Cracks: Bathroom Sinks And Tubs
Bathrooms •
Delamination - Cabinet Doors and Drawers
Asbestos •
Asbestos: Popcorn Ceiling
Alarms: Smoke & CO •
Where to put smoke alarms in your home
Alarms: Smoke & CO •
Where are Carbon Monoxide Detectors Required
Windows •
Tempered glass
Interior Skylights •
Fogged or Cloudy Skylights
Skylights •
Skylight Leaks, Stains and Flashing Issues
Skylights •
Cracked Or Damaged Skylight
Siding •
Stucco cracks
Tile, wood & composition shingles •
Tiles That Have Slipped Out of Position: Check the Building Paper for Damage When Repairing
Tile, wood & composition shingles •
Roof Tiles Cracked, Damaged or Missing; When Repairing Be Sure To Check The Building Felt Under The Tile
Tile, wood & composition shingles •
Composition Shingle Missing or Damaged: Check the "underlayment, Installation and the Roofs' Sheeting
Roof •
General Roof Information
Exterior Doors •
Rusted and Dinged Metal Doors
Exterior Doors •
Delamination of Wood Doors
Exterior Doors •
Interior Key Lock On Dead Bolts Is A Major Safety Issue
Chimneys •
Concrete Chimney Cap - Cracked or Damaged
Chimneys •
Chimney Cracks - Serious or Not
Walks & patios •
Deteriorated and Flaking Concrete Finish: Why And Is It Structurally Strong?
Trip hazards •
Trip Hazards – Avoiding injuries
Retaining walls •
Cracked Retaining Walls
Retaining walls •
Leaning Retaining Walls
Fences, block walls & gates •
Block Wall Cracks: Reasons and Seriousness
Drains and Drainage •
Yard Drains Set Too High
Drains and Drainage •
Drainage affects the foundation and the structural health of the house
Drains and Drainage •
Water running or draining into the garage
Walks & patios •
Stains and Different Shades of Color
Driveways •
Brick Dividers and Edging in Home Landscaping
Driveways •