Wish I’d Known That

In this issue of the Reporter we’re introducing “Wish I’d Known That,” a new section suggested by ACI Paul Cummins of No Surprises Home Inspection. 

Don’t have a photo for a postcard but learn something interesting out in the field recently? Email editor@ashi.org with subject line: “Wish I’d Known That,” and we may feature your tidbit in an upcoming issue of the Reporter. 

UNLOCKING WISDOM

I did a house yesterday with the Pella door wide open. I was embarrassed when I first ran across one and found the secret of pushing the door handle down to lock it.  Another time as a first-time inspector I asked an experienced real estate agent which way the locks turn to unlock the windows. He acted like I was an idiot. In fact, they all lock in different ways—both right, both left, one right, and one left. 

Paul Cummins, ACI, No Surprises Home Inspection, NOVA-DC