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Inspecting the Dryer Exhaust
According to InterNACHI's Standards of Practice, home inspectors are required to inspect the mechanical exhaust system for the clothes...
Swimming Pool Barriers
An outdoor swimming pool barrier is a physical obstacle that surrounds an outdoor pool so that pool access is limited to adults. “Pool,”...
3 Deck Tips that will make it last a lifetime
There is also a brown tinted copper coating that has a better appearance if your cut ends are exposed and visible. Thank you Matt for...
"Cool" Energy-Efficient Roofs
Cool roofs, also known as reflective roofs, are roof surfaces designed to reflect radiation from the sun, reducing heat transfer into the...
Evaporative Coolers
What is an evaporative cooler? An evaporative cooler, also known as a swamp cooler, wet-air cooler, and desert cooler, is a device...
How to Build Garage Shelving - Easy, Cheap and Fast!
A nice, fairly simple, DIY project building shelving from dimensional lumber. Quick and easy shelves for garage, basement, or workshop. ...
Modular vs. Manufactured Homes
While the terms “modular home” and “manufactured home” refer to two very different things, they are sometimes used interchangeably....
Why we bond neutral and ground
Loads of great information at Electrician U. Explained well and explained thoroughly. I highly recommend this Youtube channel to anyone...
To Vent or Not to Vent
So, this one is a bit longer and contains a lot of information. Sadly, this is an area where many inspectors seem to be confused and...
Solid Brick vs. Brick Veneer
Solid brick and brick veneer structures use some of the same construction materials, but their installation techniques are different....
Why Get a Home Inspection If You’re Buying “As Is”?
Some sellers – often, those working without an agent – want to sell their home “as is” so they don’t have to invest money fixing it up or...
How to Flush a Water Heater | This Old House
A very easy and important procedure that will extend the life of your water heater. Especially easy if you do not need to pump the water...
Ventless Fireplaces
Ventless fireplaces, more accurately known as duct-free fireplaces and room-venting fireplaces, are a type of residential gas-heating...
Ghosting
Ghosting is a term that refers to discoloration that appears on surfaces in a home. The source of this discoloration can be a mystery to...
Eyebrow Dormers
An eyebrow dormer, also known as a roof eyebrow, is a wavy dormer that protrudes through the slope of a roof. It contains a window that...
Home Inspection Checklist for Sellers - from Reuben Saltzman of Structure Tech Home Inspections
This guy is fantastic. He is intelligent, has great delivery and is well versed in his craft. I will be posting more of his content in...
Child-Proofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children
About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be...