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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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            Electrical Blogs

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            Is Knob and Tube Wiring Really Dangerous?

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            How to Install a USB Outlet

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            Plumbing Blogs

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            What is a Plumbing Vent Pipe For?

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            Roofing Blogs

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            Identifying Asphalt Shingle Defects

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            What is Kick Out Flashing?

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            How to Clean Moss off Roof – The Right Way

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            How to Fix Sagging Gutters – The Right Way

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            Structural Blogs

            Rafters VS Roof Trusses: Complete Structural Guide

            March 20, 2023 No Comments
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            3 Summer Crawlspace Tips

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            How to Look for Termites in Your Crawlspace

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            May is Deck Safety Month

            May 13, 2021 No Comments
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            3 Summer Crawlspace Tips

            June 4, 2021 No Comments
            If your home has a crawlspace, there’s a good chance you’ve never been in it. It’s just this mysterious, narrow grotto underneath you, that avoid or even forget about until…
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            Which HVAC Filter to Use and Two Ways to Not Forget to Change Them

            May 20, 2021 No Comments
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            How to Look for Termites in Your Crawlspace

            May 18, 2021 No Comments
            The last thing any homeowner wants to hear is that they have termites. Just the word "termite" invokes a sense of dread. That is not surprising considering that termites cause…
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            May is Deck Safety Month

            May 13, 2021 No Comments
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