Once you’ve settled into your new home, our Homeowners category equips you with practical advice for maintaining and improving your property. From seasonal maintenance checklists to energy-saving tips, we provide guidance to help you keep your home safe, comfortable, and in excellent condition.
Should Mold Testing be included with a Home Inspection? Should mold testing be included with a home inspection?Before you spend your money on mold testing, you may find the following information helpful. MOLD is a concern for many homebuyers and…
Now and then we come across homes or condos that have single strand aluminum wire. Aluminum wire was installed in the 1960s and 1970s in many homes. Many of these homes need repairs for safety. The problem with aluminum wire…
We are often asked during a home inspection whether something meets building code. For example, are GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) outlets required by code? What kind of railing is required for decks?” The answer: it depends on whom you…
Buying or selling a home is challenging, and can create stress. Add in summer heat, and tempers will rise with the temperatures. Here is good information regarding radon testing during the summer months. How complicated can radon testing be? The following…
Septic Inspection Tips Tips for Septic Inspections ‘The grass may be greener over the septic tank’ as the saying goes, but it’s what’s under the green that everyone buying a home with a septic system should be concerned about. We…
Tankless or on-demand Water Heaters vs. Conventional Storage Tank Water heaters Green technology is very much in our consciousness as energy prices continue to rise. As home inspectors in Connecticut, we have observed two major reasons home owners consider energy…
WHAT IS IT? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was once manufactured to be added to a variety of products. Its purpose was to strengthen them or to provide heat insulation or fire resistance. The only way to positively identify…