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11/17/2016

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The home inspection is that pivotal event you hold your breath for when you’re buying a house. It’s an opportunity for a licensed expert to scrutinize every inch of your potential new place for problems—both minor ones and the deal-killing kind.

11/15/2016

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Home inspectors have the scariest jobs. The latest house horrors unveiled by the pros, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter.

11/11/2016

Veterans, we thank you today and every day, for all the sacrifices you’ve made.

11/07/2016

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The best of the worst home inspection discoveries, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter.

11/02/2016

People tend to believe brick structures are waterproof. The truth is that water enters into brick walls with ease. https://goo.gl/S85VKa

ASK THE BUILDER | The best practices published by the Brick Institute of America call for flashings under window and door sills. These flashings collect the water that leaks through the mortar joints and redirects it to the outside of the wall.

10/31/2016

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10/27/2016

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According to the United States Fire Association (USFA) Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more. Some of these fires are caused by electrical s…

10/25/2016

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Winterizing your home has a ton of benefits for both your home health and your wallet. Here’s how to prepare your home for winter – and save energy.

10/20/2016

Water that is allowed to pool next to a home will always lead to problems. https://goo.gl/ALnSzF

This simple test can save thousands of dollars.

10/18/2016

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Home inspection reports can often leave buyers agonizing: To bolt or not to bolt? If you see these things, proceed with extreme caution.

10/13/2016

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Learn what to do when pipes burst, fixtures leak, or appliances flood

10/11/2016

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Home inspection reports can often leave buyers agonizing: To bolt or not to bolt? If you see these things, proceed with extreme caution.