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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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ADT Home Security

Home Security by ADT NextDay Inspect® would like to introduce an exclusive offer for our clients that utilize our inspection services. Home security by ADT will help protect your investment and your family. You could also save on homeowner’s insurance. Benefits of Using ADT for your home security Remotely Arm...

Contrast in Crisis: A bright pink gerbera daisy stands out against a black respirator mask, worn with a teal top. The striking juxtaposition highlights both protection and natural beauty in modern times.

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Porch

Porch Home Assistant Gold As a thank you for using our inspection services, we provide our clients with Porch Home Assistant, We are partnered with Porch to provide this service for you for free! Informational Brochure Here Free For Our Clients This is typically a $350/year value. We are partnered...

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10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home

Enhancing Home Energy Efficiency: A Comprehensive Guide Maximizing home comfort and savings with energy-efficient climate control. Many homeowners are unaware of how easily they can reduce their home energy consumption. InterNACHI aims to change this by offering simple, actionable steps and in-depth energy audits to identify the best solutions for...

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