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Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, seller, or real estate professional, we’re here to provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions. From maintenance tips to inspection checklists and the latest trends in the industry, our blog is designed to educate, empower, and simplify the inspection process for you. Explore our articles and let us guide you every step of the way!

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Log Home Basics

Log homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their designs. Before designing or purchasing a manufactured log  home, you need to consider the following factors for energy efficiency. The R-Value of WoodIn a log home, the wood...

Lead Facts

Did you know the following facts about lead?  FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead...

Lightning: Facts and Dangers

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Lightning is the “visible discharge of static electricity within a cloud, between clouds or between the earth and a cloud,” as defined by Underwriters Laboratories. Lightning is unpredictable and a serious threat to buildings and their occupants virtually everywhere. Facts about lightning: Benjamin Franklin invented the first...

Landscape Shading

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® One of the easiest ways to reduce solar heat gain and subsequent energy costs is as simple as planting a tree. The strategic placement of trees, known as landscape shading or tree shading, is a technique used to provide shade from the warm summer sun. Unobstructed solar...

Air Quality in the Home

Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furnishings, smoke, and...

How Your Smart Home Can Help You Prepare for the Next Big Storm

by Eric Murrell  As high-tech as our modern homes have become, we’re still at the mercy of Mother Nature every time the next big storm rolls through. While there’s not much you can do to put a stop to strong winds, power outages, and flooding, the right smart home tech...

Household and Environmental Hazards

This list of terms covers most of the common household dangers likely to be encountered by InterNACHI inspectors. algae: microorganisms that may grow to colonies in damp environments, including certain rooftops. They can discolor shingles; often described as fungus. alligatoring:  a condition of paint or aged asphalt brought about by the loss of volatile...

House Numbers

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Ever wonder about your house number? Often, the previous owner installed the number and the new owner never had to think about it, leaving them clueless as to why it was placed where it is or why a particular color or size was...

Home Insurance Tips

Why You Need Homeowner’s InsuranceThe largest, single investment most consumers make is in their homes. The consumer can protect their home, possessions, and liability with a homeowner’s insurance policy. The homeowner’s insurance policy is a package policy that combines more than one type of insurance coverage in a single policy...

Home Inspection Reports: What to Expect

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard   Influenced by the changes in the economic and legal environments over the past 30 years, home inspection reports have changed to accommodate increased consumer expectations, and to provide more extensive information and protection to both inspectors and their clients. Development of Standards ...

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Three Deadly Mistakes Every Home Buyer Should Avoid

Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. In fact, most...

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Hire a Certified Healthy Homes Inspector

by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kate Tarasenko People in the U.S. spend about 70% of their lives inside their home, and almost 20% in a school or other commercial building. These numbers suggest that the condition of the home is a primary factor in a person’s overall health...

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