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- Mold ResourcesLinks to Official mold resources https://www.cdc.gov/mold/faqs.htm https://www.epa.gov/mold https://www.lung.org/clean-air/at-home/indoor-air-pollutants/mold-and-dampness https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789289041683 https://www.niehs.nih.gov/health/topics/agents/mold/index.cfm https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq Fungal Glossary – https://reliablelab.com/resources/fungal-glossary/
- P-traps, what are they?
Have you ever wondered why the drain plumbing under the kitchen and bathroom sinks have that weird bend in it? What is it for? These are called P-traps and doContinue reading “P-traps, what are they?” - Why it is Important to Find a Non-Alarmist Home Inspector
The sky is falling! The sky is falling! We’re all familiar with this classic fairytale about a chicken who riles up an entire barnyard full of animals with fears ofContinue reading “Why it is Important to Find a Non-Alarmist Home Inspector” - WHY MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSPECTIONS ARE SO IMPORTANT?
Anyone in the process of buying or selling a manufactured home needs to invest in a manufactured home inspection. Admittedly, home buyers will likely get the most benefit from anContinue reading “WHY MANUFACTURED HOUSING INSPECTIONS ARE SO IMPORTANT?” - MOLD TESTING
Mold Air Sample Testing During a general home inspection of a house, we typically rely on what we can visually see and observe. And while we can often see signsContinue reading “MOLD TESTING” - Why home owners need Home Maintenance Inspections!
If you’ve owned a home for more than a few weeks, you know that there’s always something that needs to be fixed. It’s a fact of life that while aContinue reading “Why home owners need Home Maintenance Inspections!” - How ofter should HVAC be serviced?
Every homeowner knows that there are a variety of projects to complete on their home systems. Having a checklist that is available to you as a homeowner to record whenContinue reading “How ofter should HVAC be serviced?” - 20 things you should know about your home inspection!
Home inspections are a vital part of the home buying and selling process but do you know what home inspectors actually do or if a house can even fail aContinue reading “20 things you should know about your home inspection!” - How long will it last?
The Life Expectancy of Your Home’s Components Home buying instigates a series of questions that you never had to consider before and maybe conversations that you never thought to have.Continue reading “How long will it last?” - Whats not included in a home inspection?
For most people, a home is one of the largest purchases they will ever make in their lifetime. When choosing a place to live and invest in, prospective homebuyers mustContinue reading “Whats not included in a home inspection?” - How to counter offer after a home inspection!
The contract is signed for the home you found after weeks of searching and now starts the transaction towards making the home yours. The next advisable, but not required step,Continue reading “How to counter offer after a home inspection!” - How long do architectural shingles last?
Shingles on the roof are important as they protect the roof and house. There are various types and they come in different styles and sometimes different colors. Architectural shingles, orContinue reading “How long do architectural shingles last?” - What to do about water stains?
You are installing a new light in your living room and suddenly notice there is a water stain on the ceiling! Oh no! Fortunately, this does not automatically mean that there isContinue reading “What to do about water stains?” - How long do HVAC systems last?
HVAC systems are a necessity in the home, no matter if you live in a warm or cold climate. It can be very expensive to replace a unit so keepingContinue reading “How long do HVAC systems last?” - Can a house collapse from foundation issues?
Imagine coming home from the grocery store and while you are pulling into the driveway you notice a crack in your home exterior wall. After you put your groceries away,Continue reading “Can a house collapse from foundation issues?” - What is a double tapped breaker?Considering the fact that you rarely look at your circuit breaker box, means you are likely not familiar with it. Breaker boxes are made in a variety of ways andContinue reading “What is a double tapped breaker?”
- Tools of the Home Inspector trade.
Inspectors carry and use all sorts of useful gadgets, thousands of dollars worth! The right tools are necessary for conducting a thorough, top-to-bottom inspection of a home.
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