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Home Inspection Reports: What to Expect
Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports have changed to...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- May 16
- 3 min
Central Air-Conditioning System
A building's central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to function properly. While an annual...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- May 9
- 4 min
Bug Zappers
A bug zapper is a popular exterior appliance installed by a homeowner or food handler to attempt localized control of flying insect...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- May 2
- 3 min
BBQ Safety
With barbecue season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Apr 25
- 4 min
Backflow Prevention
Backflow is the reversal of the normal and intended direction of water flow in a water system. Devices and assemblies known as backflow...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Apr 11
- 4 min
Ants, Ants Everywhere
Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses, and virtually all buildings where...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Apr 11
- 5 min
Aluminum Wiring
Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Mar 28
- 5 min
Basic Waterproofing for Basements
Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water damage because they are located below grade...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Mar 21
- 11 min
Asbestos: Facts and Tips for Home Inspectors and Homeowners
What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Mar 14
- 3 min
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Mar 7
- 7 min
Lead Facts
Lead Facts Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Feb 28
- 4 min
Choosing The Right Agent
How Home Buyers Can Choose the Right Real Estate Pro When you announce your desire to buy a house, agents will come out of the woodwork...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Feb 14
- 14 min
Why You NEED Homeowner's Insurance
Home Insurance Tips Why You Need Homeowner's Insurance The largest, single investment most consumers make is in their homes. The...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Feb 7
- 3 min
Electrical Service Panels
Electrical Service Panels Electrical panels are boxes that house circuit breakers, which are are safety devices that stop the electrical...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Jan 31
- 5 min
Don't Get Ripped Off By Shady Contractors
Home Repair Rip-Offs Homeowners have more to worry about than being ripped off by shady contractors in this lagging economy, but such a...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Jan 24
- 11 min
Inspecting Furnaces
Inspecting Furnaces Inspect, Identify and Describe a Furnace According to the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice, a home...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Jan 17
- 8 min
Fire Safety for the Home
Fire Safety for the Home The U.S. Fire Administration reports that more than 403,000 home fires occurred in the U.S. in 2008, causing...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Jan 10
- 5 min
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Jan 3
- 8 min
10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home
Richard O'Reilly Back to Top 10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their...
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Dylan O'Reilly
- Oct 21, 2021
- 3 min
Deciding Whether to Renovate or Relocate
After some time in a house, many homeowners find themselves with a growing family and different needs at home
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