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 […]

14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer

14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer What mistakes do I need to avoid when buying a home — and is there anything distinctive a first time homebuyer needs to consider? I love homes. I really do. I love to walk a home construction job site or flip through […]

Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House

Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House A home inspection is extremely important before you buy a house, or you will spend a lot of money on fixing problems you could have identified before. Some of the most common problems are plumbing issues. On the other hand, sellers may conceal a problem […]

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 […]

Exposure to Toxic Mold a Concern for Homeowners; ASHI Recommends Tips to Help Protect Homes, Families

Exposure to Toxic Mold a Concern for Homeowners; ASHI Recommends Tips to Help Protect Homes, Families Recent findings of homes with toxic mold have many homeowners on alert. And it’s no wonder, since several case reports have claimed that this house hazard can cause considerable health risks. That’s why homeowners need to be aware of […]

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 […]

After a Winter Storm

General Advice Always use caution when entering a building damaged by high winds and/or snow. Look out for broken glass. Use flashlights—not lanterns, candles, or matches—to check buildings containing natural gas, propane, or gasoline. Report downed power lines and broken gas lines immediately. After blizzards, heavy snows, or extreme cold, check to see that no […]

Skipping That Home Inspection? These Horror Stories Will Make You Think Again.

Skipping That Home Inspection? These Horror Stories Will Make You Think Again. A few weeks ago, I wrote a 48-point DIY Home Inspection Checklist. This was not intended to be a replacement for an actual home inspection; rather, it was a pre-inspection list for you to use while you were walking through […]

Snow and ice may hinder winter home inspections

Snow and ice may hinder winter home inspections Whatever the season, it’s still important for home sellers/buyers to gather as much information as possible. Snow and ice may cover the roof, the driveway, and sidewalks, but that’s no excuse to skip one of the homebuyer’s most accurate tools for gauging the condition of a house […]

Home Fix: Furnace is Condensing

Q: When changing my furnace filter I noticed a small pool of water on the floor. The furnace is a 12-year-old high-efficiency model used to heat the home through metal ducts. I did not see water during the summer, only after the furnace has been on for a few months. Is this something to be […]

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A Closer Look: Check heaters, barbecues, lamps, pits

14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer

Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House

Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home

Exposure to Toxic Mold a Concern for Homeowners; ASHI Recommends Tips to Help Protect Homes, Families

Spring Cleaning Alternative- Home Inspection

After a Winter Storm

Skipping That Home Inspection? These Horror Stories Will Make You Think Again.

Snow and ice may hinder winter home inspections

Home Fix: Furnace is Condensing

Everything You Need to Know About Pre-Drywall Inspections in Boston

Home Inspections and Litigation: How to Avoid Legal Disputes in Boston

How to Address Mold Problems After a Positive Test Result

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