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What Does Asbestos Look Like?

March 24, 2022
    What Does Asbestos Look Like? As a home inspector, I often get asked what does asbestos look like. The reality is that asbestos is a mineral that is mined. It basically looks like a rock. There are six main types of asbestos but to the untrained eye, they just look…
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    Building a Deck To Code

    May 17, 2022
      Building a Deck to Code Decks are an icon of outdoor living for many Americans. Sadly, the CPSC estimates that over 6000 people are injured every year due to failures in residential decks. Building a deck to code would prevent most of these injuries. Nevertheless, many homeowners can't resist the…
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      Why There is Mold in Your Crawl Space

      December 1, 2022
        Why is there Mold in your Crawlspace? Juan Jimenez December 1st, 2022 crawlspaceindoor air qualitymold Crawlspaces are the dark, cavernous foundations of our homes. Although most homeowners refuse to spelunk through them, regular crawlspace inspections and maintenance are crucial to your home’s overall health. Sadly, most crawlspaces get neglected, resulting…
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        What is Roof Flashing? – Code, Purpose, and Types

        March 23, 2023
          What is Roof Flashing? – Code, Purpose, and Types Flashing isn’t a word most people associate with roofs. Instead, most people think of police lights or Bourbon Street during Mardis Gras. However, it is an essential part of your roof that stops leaks. So, what is roof flashing? Juan Jimenez…
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          How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost in 2025

          January 30, 2024
            How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost in 2025 Juan Jimenez January 30th, 2024 Home Buying GuidesRadon Average Cost of a Radon Mitigation SystemThe average cost of a fully installed radon mitigation system is around $2100. However, crawl spaces are much more expensive, so if you remove them from…
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            HVAC Blogs

            What You Should Know about Heating Your Home with Oil

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            How Many CO Detectors Should You Have?

            December 8, 2021 No Comments
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            Can You Save Money by Closing HVAC Vents?

            November 2, 2021 No Comments
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            Why is There Ice on Your AC?

            July 31, 2021 No Comments
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            Electrical Blogs

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            Is Knob and Tube Wiring Really Dangerous?

            December 7, 2022 No Comments
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            Aluminum Wiring – Complete Guide

            November 14, 2022 No Comments
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            What is a short Circuit?

            September 29, 2022 No Comments
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            Are Fuse Panels Safe?

            January 11, 2022 No Comments
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            Plumbing Blogs

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            What is a Plumbing Vent Pipe For?

            November 30, 2022 No Comments
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            What is the Purpose of a P-Trap?

            September 5, 2022 No Comments
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            What is Polybutylene Piping

            June 7, 2022 No Comments
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            Should You Replace Cast Iron Pipes?

            November 1, 2021 No Comments
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            Roofing Blogs

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            Identifying Asphalt Shingle Defects

            August 28, 2023 No Comments
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            Exposed Nail Heads can cause leaks

            Exposed Roof Nails – How They Impact Your New Roof

            August 10, 2023 No Comments
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            Slate Roof Guide – Pros, Cons, Costs and Lifespan

            July 25, 2023 No Comments
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            Roll Roofing VS. Asphalt Shingles: Pros and Cons

            April 12, 2023 No Comments
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            Structural Blogs

            Rafters VS Roof Trusses: Complete Structural Guide

            March 20, 2023 No Comments
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            Why There is Mold in Your Crawl Space

            December 1, 2022 No Comments
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            Building a Deck To Code

            May 17, 2022 No Comments
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            Guardrails With a Ladder Effect are Up to Code

            October 4, 2021 No Comments
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            How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost in 2025

            January 30, 2024 No Comments
            How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost in 2025 Juan Jimenez January 30th, 2024 Home Buying GuidesRadon Average Cost of a Radon Mitigation SystemThe average cost of a fully…
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            Why There is Mold in Your Crawl Space

            December 1, 2022 No Comments
            Why is there Mold in your Crawlspace? Juan Jimenez December 1st, 2022 crawlspaceindoor air qualitymold Crawlspaces are the dark, cavernous foundations of our homes. Although most homeowners refuse to spelunk…
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            What is an Ice Dam

            October 13, 2022 No Comments
            What is an Ice Dam? Juan Jimenez October 13th, 2022 Home Maintenancehome upgradesinsulation If you have a leak in your house, and your roof surface is covered with snow, there…
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            How to Sweep (Clean) Your Chimney

            September 27, 2022 No Comments
            How to Sweep (Clean)Your Chimney Juan Jimenez September 27th, 2022 chimney Woodstoves, fireplaces and chimneys, and heating equipment connected to chimneys cause 50,000 house fires a year. According to the…
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            Radon Home Test Kit

            August 30, 2022 No Comments
            Best Radon Test KitFor Homeowners Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer and most people have no idea what it is. Take a couple minutes to learn…
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            What Radon Levels Are Safe?

            August 26, 2022 No Comments
            What Radon Levels are Safe? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and lung cancer deaths. Likewise, it's important for all homeowners to understand what radon is and…
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