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

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....

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

As moisture levels or humidity increases in your home, it can cause wood floors to buckle. Wood will absorb moisture into its cells...

Inspecting Aluminum Wiring Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for...

Solar energy offers considerable advantages over conventional energy systems by nullifying flaws in those systems long considered to be...

Install Anti-Scald Valves Anti-scald valves, also known as tempering valves and mixing valves, mix cold water in with outgoing hot water...

Adjustable steel columns, also known as screw jacks and beam jacks, are hollow steel posts designed to provide structural support. An...

Radon gas is everywhere, and it can be deadly. Even if you tested for radon outside your house, you would still get a reading. It is...

Plumbing might seem to be relatively easy, however little details can mean the difference between a system that works and a system that...

The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your...

Looking to sell your home in the near future? It might be to your advantage to have a pre-listing home inspection done. This can make...

Most 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...

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