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Keeping Central Air Conditioning Working Properly

Proper maintenance of a home's central air conditioning system is crucial for its efficiency and longevity. Here are some key maintenance...

Maintaining A Septic System

As a home inspector, I often encounter septic systems, which are essential for homes not connected to municipal sewer lines. Here's a...

Tips for Spring Lawn Care

As the cold days of winter fade away, it's time to welcome the vibrant colors and warmth of spring. Along with the budding flowers and...

Don't Flood Your Basement with Rain!

Rain gutters are essential components of a home's roofing system designed to collect rainwater runoff and channel it away from the house....

Addressing Ice Dams on Your Roof

Addressing Ice Dams on Your Roof. Its winter and some people might be experiencing “Ice Dams” on their roof. Ice dams can damage roofing...

Learning The Google Nest Thermostat

Smart technology is here to stay. The google nest thermostat can allow you to set your homes cooling or heating settings by simply using...

Want to Save Energy Around Your Home?

Many people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI®, we want to change that. Drastic...

Why are garages fire hazards?

An attached garage is a garage that is physically attached to a house. Fires that begin in attached garages are more likely to spread to...

What are AFCI's ?

Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) are special types of electrical receptacles or outlets and circuit breakers designed to detect and...

Attic access with pull down ladder.

Inspecting Attic Pull-Down Ladders by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Attic pull-down ladders, also called attic pull-down stairways, are collapsible...

Warmer weather can bring ANTS into the home.

Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and virtually all buildings where...

Spring is here. Time to clean the gutters

Now that spring has arrived, it's time to inspect your gutters to determine if there has been any winter damage from snow and ice and to...

Stab-Lok electrical panels pose fire risk.

You should check your homes electrical service panel to see if you have a FPE or Federal Pacific Electrical Panel. Houses built between...

Is your Chimney Clean? If not, it could be deadly.

If your house has a brick or block chimney for a fireplace or woodstove, it might be a good idea to check the "Clean Out" for debris....

Spring is coming. Check your sump pump.

Sump pumps are self-activating electrical pumps that protect homes from moisture intrusion. They are usually installed below basement or...

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