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By John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTIONHere in Texas we have a lot of houses built in the rural areas that sometimes have little problems that don't appear to be much at first glance.  Hey, this is easy country living out here.  That is until the home Inspector shows up. Man!!! ... that Guy can ...

By John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION Due to implications in numerous house fires, the once common practice of using aluminum wiring during the 1970's is no longer permitted in new installations in most jurisdictions. If your house has aluminum wiring you do not necessarily need to panic. Alum...

By John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION The Preservation and Repair of Historic Stucco    The term "stucco" is used to describe a type of exterior plaster applied as a two-or-three part coating directly onto masonry, or applied over wood or metal lath to a log or wood frame structure. Stucco is f...

By John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION  A new home is a big investment.  I just saw a home that was only a few years old and it was having problems with drainage flowing into the house during bad rains storms.  The decking on the roof was coming loose and the exterior doors where showing signs o...

Radon is subject of much concern to many consumers, but there is much misunderstanding about the subject as well. If you buy or sell property, it would be wise to educated yourself to this issue and know the facts. The following information is provided from the web site of the National Associatio...

Private Water WellsBy John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION  While inspecting water wells I noted there are a few common problems that seem to pop up from time to time.  If you are going to own a well it would be wise to become familiar with their systems and how to care for one.  Some wells are s...

We Need A HeroI have studies the lives of HERO's from my youth, and why people remember certain attributes as heroic.  I have noted that no one was ever remembered as a HERO because of selfish gain or the desire for popularity.  In fact, these traits were a blemish.  The HERO is ALWAYS defined by...

Biological Pollutants in the HomeBy John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION   Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continues to be spent cleaning up pollution in the outdoor air. But air pollution can be a problem where you least expect it, in the place yo...

Water QualityBy John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION    Drinking Water   The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don’t tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. That’s because drinking water qu...

Asbestos InformationBy John McKennaAMERICAN HOME INSPECTION    What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber. It can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen ...