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Buying and Installing a New Furnace

June 26, 2012
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Buying a new heating system is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make for your home! The following information is designed to help you make an informed decision about choosing a high efficiency heating system that is right for your comfort, energy savings, and your budget. Efficiency Ratings The Efficiency Ratings standards...

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Mould and Fungi in your Home

June 10, 2012
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Why does mould grow in homes or buildings? Moulds and fungi are found in nature and are necessary for the breakdown of leaves, wood and other plant debris. These micro-organisms can enter a building directly or by their spores being carried in by the air. In a home or building, moulds and fungi are...

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Tips On Replacing Bathroom Faucets

June 4, 2012
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There is nothing more frustrating than a leaky bathroom faucet or leaky water pipes. In many cases, it may be just a washer that needs replacement. However, sometimes you may need to replace the entire bathroom faucet. The good news is that when you know the steps, it is not that difficult to replace...

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RSS Home Inspection News

  • Ask the Inspector: Inspection spectators - Leader-Telegram
    Ask the Inspector: Inspection spectatorsLeader-TelegramIf this is not possible, reschedule the inspection. n Inspectors cannot enter a home if there are unsupervised minors there. An adult must be home or the children need to be elsewhere during the inspection. Duerkop is a licensed home inspector and ... […]
  • The House Detective: Buyer regrets not having home inspection - NewsOK.com
    The House Detective: Buyer regrets not having home inspectionNewsOK.comDEAR BARRY: We bought our house about two years ago, but we did not have a home inspection. Since then, we've found problems that were not disclosed by the sellers or their agent. The worst of these is an addition that was built without a permit. […]
  • Q & A with America's Real Estate Professor: Home inspection - Norwalk Reflector
    Q & A with America's Real Estate Professor: Home inspectionNorwalk ReflectorQ. I have a home inspection coming up for my first house. I know I should be there but I'm just wondering if it is really that necessary because I'm very busy with work. The house is in great shape and my real estate agent is planning to work with the ... […]
  • Is a pre purchase house inspection really worth it - Wanganui Chronicle
    Is a pre purchase house inspection really worth itWanganui ChronicleThe cost of repairing houses like this can add substantially to the original cost of purchasing the house. In these cases, it would have been far cheaper for the potential buyer to invest in a house inspection first and potentially save tens of ... […]
  • What to Expect From a FEMA Home Inspection - Patch.com
    What to Expect From a FEMA Home InspectionPatch.comA FEMA video about home inspection is available online: www.fema.gov/medialibrary/media_records/5027 . You must register for assistance before an inspector can schedule a visit. Homeowners, renters and business owners affected by the storms may ...and more » […]