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You may not realize it, but just about every part in your home has a name. Sometimes, a very odd name! Just for fun, here’s a list of some of the more unusual ones, along with where you can find … Continue reading

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?As a profession, home inspectors have an ethical obligation to the public. This obligation includes integrity, competency, honesty, confidentiality, objectivity and an interest in public safety. Fulfilling this obligation will promote and preserve public confidence in the profession. In recognition … Continue reading

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You’ve probably heard something about radon, where it comes from, and that it is supposed to cause lung cancer, but what about it? Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is created by the breakdown of Uranium. It is the … Continue reading

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Part of the official Standards and Practices for Home Inspections is testing a representative sample of electrical receptacles in the home to make sure they are wired safely and correctly. This isn’t something I can see directly; I need to … Continue reading

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One of the most basic tools that every Home Inspector carries is a flashlight. Almost every Inspector I have met is passionate about their particular flashlight and will talk endlessly about why they carry that particular model. This is not … Continue reading

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