How Your Smart Home Can Help You Prepare for the Next Big Storm
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.
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inspectormyke
- 3 days ago
- 5 min
Electrical Safety
Electrical fires in our homes claim the lives of 485 Americans each year and injure 2,305 more.
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inspectormyke
- 3 days ago
- 3 min
Choosing the Right Home Inspector
Buying a home? It's probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 17
- 2 min
How Wall Insulation Works
The more heat-flow resistance the insulation provides, the lower the heating and cooling costs.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Stucco
Check stucco for cracks, crumbling sections, and areas for potential water intrusion.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 16
- 1 min
Asbestos Cement Shingles
Asbestos is a hazardous material. Asbestos is no longer used in building materials
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inspectormyke
- Mar 14
- 5 min
Child-Proofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children
Millions of children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. This can be prevented by using simple child-safety devices.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 14
- 15 min
Building a Home
Things you need to know before you begin building a home. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 13
- 1 min
Infrared Thermography
An infrared camera can be used by a home inspector to detect areas of moisture at roof structures and active roof leaks.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Primary Responsibility
Home maintenance is a primary responsibility for every homeowner. Every home maintenance or repair project starts with taking a close look.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 12
- 1 min
Gutters and Downspouts
Undersized or insufficient number of downspouts can cause gutters to overflow.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 10
- 3 min
Central Air-Conditioning System Inspection
A building's central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to function properly.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 10
- 3 min
How Your Smart Home Can Help You Prepare for the Next Big Storm
The right smart home tech can give you a leg up in keeping your home protected in the midst of an emergency.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Central Air-Conditioning Systems
There are two types of central air-conditioning systems: integral and split.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 9
- 1 min
Gutters and Downspouts
Drainage without gutters and downspouts can damage the exterior wall with overflow.
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inspectormyke
- Mar 8
- 1 min
Underlayment
There should be underlayment installed on most homes we inspect.
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