Child-Proofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children

Child Safety Devices for the Home A child plays in the background while a security camera keeps watch. Approximately 2.5 million children are injured or killed by home hazards annually. Many incidents can be prevented using simple safety devices, though no device is completely childproof. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to […]

Residential Air-Conditioning System Inspection

Central Air Conditioning Maintenance Guide An HVAC technician servicing an air conditioning unit with precision tools. A building’s central air-conditioning system requires regular inspection and maintenance. While professional annual inspections are recommended, homeowners can perform many maintenance tasks themselves. Clean the Exterior Condenser Unit Before Starting: Turn off power to the unit Steps: Remove debris […]

Building Orientation for Optimum Energy

Building Orientation: Maximizing Energy Efficiency A cozy modern home with a spacious deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a serene backyard. Building orientation involves positioning a building to maximize aspects like street appeal, scenic views, and drainage. With rising energy costs, orienting buildings to capitalize on solar energy is increasingly important for both builders and […]

Building a Home

Building a New Home: What You Need to Know Two construction workers diligently work on framing a house, surrounded by wood and tools. A home inspection is a standard part of the process of buying a house. It can be conducted by the seller, buyer, or inspector. When done by an inspector, the inspection covers […]

Biowall Inspection

Biowalls: A Sustainable Solution for Air Quality and Urban Heat Reduction Biowalls — also referred to as living walls, vertical gardens, green facades, and green walls — are interior or exterior walls that are covered with living vegetation. Biowalls have practical applications for both indoor and outdoor use. Many indoor biowalls are implemented in homes […]

ADT Home Security

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Biological Pollutants in the Home

Understanding and Improving Indoor Air Quality for a Healthier Home Keeping indoor air clean for a healthier family environment – a quality air purifier enhances comfort and reduces pollutants in your home. Creating a safe and healthy home environment is more important than ever. From reducing allergens to improving overall air quality, modern air purifiers […]

Attached Garage Fire Hazards

Preventing Garage Fires: A Homeowner’s Guide Firefighters battle intense flames engulfing a garage. This guide outlines measures to prevent garage fires and stop their spread to the rest of your house. While many recommendations can be implemented yourself, consulting an InterNACHI inspector is advised to ensure comprehensive safety. Why Garages Pose a Fire Hazard Activities: Welding […]

Asbestos: Facts and Tips for Home Inspectors and Homeowners

Understanding and Managing Asbestos in Homes Close-up of weathered and brittle asbestos roofing sheets. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that 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 them and to provide […]

15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

Essential Homeowner Tools A meticulously organized toolbox filled with a variety of wrenches and sockets, ready for any mechanical challenge. 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 […]