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I came across an interesting post today.It was titledWhat Home Inspectors Don't DoBy Tim ObrienIn this article it is asserted that a home inspector will not do the following: Inspect any system or structural element that is not readily accessible. Offer professional services beyond the inspection...
06/26/2010
15 Tools That Every Homeowner Should Own By Nick Gromicko and Rob London     The following items are essential tools but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful.   1.  Plunger A clogged ...
05/23/2010
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Bat Infestation By Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard    Bats are nocturnal mammals found in most inhabited places throughout the world. Bat infestation in homes, especially in attics, can be a health hazard, as well as a nuisance, for homeowners.    Interesting facts about bats: Due to...
05/11/2010
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by Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually performed in the fall before snow and excessive cold have arrived. Winterization protects against damage due to bursting water pipes, and from heat lo...
05/06/2010
Compost Pile Hazards By Nick Gromicko and Rob London      Compost is an accumulation of degrading food scraps, plants and other nutrient-rich organic matter.  It is an easy and environmentally responsible way to dispose of biodegradable kitchen waste, which can then be returned to the soil as fer...
05/05/2010
Childproofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child-safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy...
05/05/2010
By Nick Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we'd like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described below. Secondly, garage fires do happen, and w...
08/24/2009
What is a Home Inspection?  Saturday July 11th 2009 I had an inspection scheduled in Dow City, Iowa. This was a buyers inspection, the sellers whom I have not yet met wanted to be home during the inspection, I can't say that I blame them I would not want a stranger roaming around unattended in my...
07/13/2009
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Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776 When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of ...
07/01/2009
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