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Drainage and Soils
Various new home communities often show poor drainage practices. Read this to find out what to look for in your new home community.
Older Home Defects
Nick Gromicko explains various defects endemic to older homes here.
Terms on Household Dangers
Look around your home and see if you can find any of these 30-odd terms.
Three Mistakes When Buying a Home
Here are three mistakes to avoid when buying your next home.
Hantavirus in Crawlspaces
InterNACHI warns of the dangers of this rodent-carried virus. Watch out when working in your crawlspace!
How and When to Re-Enter a Flooded Home
From our fall storms, we’ve learned the dangers of flooded homes. Read this before you re-enter any flood-damaged home.
Final Walk-Through Items
Before you sign on the dotted line, use this handy checklist to find out the real condition of your new home. You might even need the seller to get out a broom!
The Dangers of Exercise Equipment
Many homes we inspect have exercise equipment. Make sure you learn the dangers here.
Efflorescence on Cement Block
Many home buyers ask us, “What is that white powder? Is it bad?” Generally, efflorescence (that white powder on cement block and brick) is a cosmetic build-up of salts, but it shows where the water has built up. Here’s an overview.
