Looking for a new home to live in? If the home you buy is certified by Energy Star, these newer homes should meet the performance standards established by the EPA and Department of Energy.

Planter boxes are common in many of the older homes in El Paso. 1950's and 1960's homes were the most common to have planters. When the rains came the plants were watered from the roof run-off.

This family in Las Cruces ran electrical cords together to power their mobile home. A fire started when they overheated, and the three family members inside the home died because of the security bars on the windows.

I have inspected homes just like this and hope that the information is acted upon.

FYI Property Inspection welcomes all the new troops to El Paso. A special thanks to all who have served our great country. You give us the freedoms we cherish.

Evaporative coolers, commonly called "swamp coolers," can cool homes in dry climates. Evaporative coolers have a low first cost, use a lot less electricity than conventional air conditioners, and do not use refrigerants, such as CFCs and HCFCs, that can harm the ozone layer.

Carbon Monoxide:
This odorless, colorless gas is toxic and may even kill you. And you may not even realize it’s in your home! We recommend fossil fuel burning appliances be inspected annually by professionals of that field.