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Prepare Your Home for Thunderstorms, Lightning

Prepare Your Home for Thunderstorms, Lightning Hurricanes often make more headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety cautions homeowners to not underestimate the destructive and deadly force of thunderstorms. Such storms occur far more often and directly affect more people and homes in the U.S. than hurricanes. […]
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Even New Homes Are Not Perfect

Even New Homes Are Not Perfect       Q. We just opened escrow on a new-construction home and were advised against ordering a home inspection, simply because the house is new and was approved by the building department. This seems reasonable to us, especially since the contractor has guaranteed his work for one full […]
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A Closer Look: Check heaters, barbecues, lamps, pits

A Closer Look: Check heaters, barbecues, lamps, pits         With summer-like temperatures and beautiful weather here at last, many of us have started to enjoy outdoor entertaining with friends and family in our backyards. Gas fired outdoor equipment such as barbecues, pool heaters, gas lamps, patio heaters and fireplaces or pits are […]
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Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home

Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home Mold is a serious and costly problem to correct. Some states require sellers to disclose any known mold problems. But keep in mind that they only have to disclose what they know about and not all states even have this requirement. What homeowners know and disclose […]
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Spring Cleaning Alternative- Home Inspection

Spring Cleaning Alternative – Home Inspection         Spring is here and with it the infamous phrase, “Spring Cleaning,” but according to a recent survey conducted by Synovate Inc.,* less than 35 percent of consumers actually complete an annual spring cleaning. This year, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) reminds homeowners that […]
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