Residential Air-Conditioning System Inspection
Cleaning the condenser, clearing the drain line and changing filters. The central AC chores that protect cooling and cut running costs.
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A closer look. Better decisions.
Field notes and practical answers for homebuyers, homeowners, sellers, and property professionals across the DC region.
Building Orientation for Optimum Energy
How the direction a house faces changes its heating and cooling loads, and how smart siting uses the sun to trim energy use all year.
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Building a Home
Building a house involves contracts, codes and builder promises. Know your rights before you sign and while construction is underway.
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Biowall Inspection
How biowalls use living plants to filter air and cool buildings, and what these green systems can offer dense urban neighborhoods.
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ADT Home Security
An overview of ADT home security offered through NextDay Inspect, with remote features, pet-friendly motion detectors and insurance savings.
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Biological Pollutants in the Home
Dust mites, mold spores, dander and other biological pollutants build up indoors. What they do to air quality and how to cut them down.
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Attached Garage Fire Hazards
Attached garages collect fuel cans, clutter and ignition sources. The common fire hazards worth knowing and the habits that keep them in check.
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Asbestos: Facts and Tips for Home Inspectors and Homeowners
Where asbestos hides in older homes, when it is safer left alone, and how decisions about testing and abatement ought to be made.
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15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
A rundown of the basic tools worth keeping at home, from a plunger and caulking gun to the small hand tools that handle everyday repairs.
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Porch
Porch Home Assistant Gold comes with NextDay Inspect inspections, adding move-in help and round-the-clock support for home projects.
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10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home
Insulation, air sealing and heating tweaks that lower utility bills without a major renovation. A practical primer for almost any house.
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How to Sell Your House in 2020
From pre-listing inspections and repairs to picking a real estate agent, a walkthrough of the decisions that set up a smoother home sale.
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