Repairing Squeeky Floors
I wish I knew how easy it is to cure squeeky floors when I was a teenager. I would have been able to stay out past curfew. There are only…
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December 18, 2023
Ventless Fireplaces
Long before I was a home inspector, my wife and I remodeled our farmhouse. We had a choice of fireplaces, but the contractor explained that a wood burning firplace would…
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October 31, 2023
Photoelectric Smoke alarms
Smoke alarms are one of the most important safety devices you can have in your home. These lifesaving devices are designed to detect smoke and fire early, allowing you and…
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October 11, 2023
Water softener basics
More than you need to know about water softeners and water conditioners. A typical water softener is actually pretty simple. water comes into the house through the water meter and…
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July 24, 2023
Garage Door Maintenance
Here's how a few hours of work once a year can increase safety and save money At least twice a year, test the safety features. Start by placing a 2x4…
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May 25, 2023
Sump pump installation issues
Don't make it harder for your sump pump to do it's job The flexible tube laying on the ground is of particular concern, as it could easily fill with ice.…
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May 19, 2023
Asbestos in the home
As a home inspector, I'm not qualified to positively identify asbestos. So when I see what looks like asbestos, I always say the same thing; "Portions of the metal ductwork…
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April 28, 2023
9″ X 9″ Tiles
"99% of 9 X 9 tiles have asbestos!" If your house was built (or remodeled) in the 1950's through the 1980's, there is a very good chance that asbestos was…
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April 28, 2023
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon Monoxide Alarms Save Lives CO alarms are required to be installed on every floor and within 10 feet of every sleeping room. There cannot be a flight of stairs…
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April 13, 2023
Carbon Monoxide and Hormesis: Huh?
I was talking to a customer about the importance of CO detectors in the home. "Oh!" she said, "I know all about that!" She shared the story of her sister's…
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April 13, 2023