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Structures 101 – What You Should Know About The “Bones” “This house isn’t going anywhere.” Or is it!? Serious structural problems in houses are not very common, but when they occur they are never cheap to fix. Some can’t be fixed at all. This report won’t turn you into a home inspector, but it will […]

Carbon Monoxide – What You Need To Know What is Carbon Monoxide (CO)? CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas It is a by-product of incomplete combustion (unburned fuel such as gas, oil, wood, etc.) Low concentrations of CO can go undetected and can contribute to ongoing, unidentified illnesses. At high concentrations, it can be […]

The Importance Of Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI’s) are outlets with the colored “Test” and “Reset” buttons specially designed to better protect people than ordinary outlets. GFCI’s have been used in houses since the 1970’s. Why Are They Used? GFCI’s are designed to shut power off if there is a very […]

Vermiculite Insulation – Should You Be Concerned? What Is It? If you have never seen vermiculite insulation in an attic, you may have seen it in potting soil. Vermiculite is a naturally occurring mineral worldwide. When heated rapidly to high temperatures, this crystalline mineral expands into low density, accordion-like, golden brown strands. In fact, its […]

Wet Basements – A Homeowner’s Biggest Concern The words are all-too-familiar to many homeowners. It is said that more than ninety-eight percent of all houses have had, or will have, basement leakage at some point. Identifying the Problem: Basement leaks are often silent and gradual, developing slowly over time before becoming visibly apparent. However, there […]

Truss Uplift – An Uplifting Experience Homeowners often get alarmed when they notice gaps forming between the tops of their interior walls and the ceilings—especially in winter. It’s easy to assume that the floors have settled or the house is shifting. But in many cases, this phenomenon is not the result of a foundation problem […]