Prevent Laundry Hose Failure
Over time, all washing machine hoses will wear out. Roughly, the included rubber hoses will last 8-9 years. Cracks, blisters, bulges,...
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- Mar 19, 2013
- 2 min
Does it matter how high the chimney is?
The length of a horizontal line drawn from the top of the opening of the chimney flue to the point at which that line touches the roof...
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- May 9, 2012
- 2 min
Roof stains
There are many sources of roof staining and they vary in significance, from cosmetic to harmful to the roof. As stated in Best Practices...
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- Jan 19, 2012
- 1 min
Do I need to get a home insepction?
Short answer - no. The right answer - it's in your best interest to get one. As with anything you purchase it is proper to do your due...
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- Jun 8, 2011
- 1 min
Knob and Tube Wiring
Knob and tube electrical of wiring has been installed in homes from the 1920s right up into the 1970's in some jurisdictions. Only a hot...
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- Apr 25, 2011
- 1 min
Termite or white ant?
Termites are pale-colored insects that live in large colonies and feed on wood. Termites resemble ants in their appearance, manner of...
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- Feb 21, 2011
- 1 min
How safe is aluminum wiring?
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, fires and even deaths have been reported to have been caused by this hazard....
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- Nov 24, 2010
- 1 min
Do you have a wet basement?
An effective and informative article about wet basements. Did you know most basements are wet because of improper grading and poorly...
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- Nov 22, 2010
- 2 min
How much MOLD is too much MOLD?
Don't get freaked out if your home inspection reveals mold! Mold is everywhere in the air we breath everyday. Some people react...
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- Nov 15, 2010
- 1 min
Where does your house rank for RADON levels?
The EPA and the U.S. Geological Survey have rated every county in the United States as Zone 1 to 3 for radon risk. Links to state maps...
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- Nov 10, 2010
- 1 min
Whats that outlet with buttons? I know you've seen them.
A "GFCI" is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. This is picture of an outlet version. Some other versions are breakers in the electric...
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- Oct 21, 2010
- 2 min
Act a little Greener
Wondering about the little things you can do to your home to become a little more energy conscience? Here are few simply items you can...
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- Sep 1, 2010
- 1 min
Stop them before they start!
If you don't already have termites, then there are a lot of things you can do to prevent an infestation in the first place. For the most...
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- Aug 24, 2010
- 1 min
When was lead-based paint banned in the US?
The United States government's Consumer Product Safety Commissionbanned lead paint in 1977. In an announcement dated September 2, 1977,...
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- Aug 23, 2010
- 1 min
Special Invitation
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- Aug 20, 2010
- 1 min
How much Carbon Monoxide is safe?
No standards for CO have been agreed upon for indoor air. The U.S. National Ambient Air Quality Standards for outdoor air are 9 ppm...
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- Aug 18, 2010
- 1 min
Check out some videos
Hello! Want to know what happens in the crawlspace? Check out this video and see. This is just one of many items I look at during the...
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- Aug 16, 2010
- 1 min
They said WHAT!?!
Well,I just got off the phone with an inspector friend of mine and we spoke about the (obvious) slow market for us. He told me that a lot...
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- Aug 10, 2010
- 1 min
Why do I need a home inspection?
Have you asked yourself this question? Everyone who is buying should. It's one of the most important parts of the transaction. Home...
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- Aug 9, 2010
- 1 min
Welcome!
Welcome to my new Blog portion of the website! Come back frequently to read new posts about home inspection topics concerning common...
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