Carbon monoxide and home heating safety
Home inspectors can help keep people safe by making sure heating systems, a common source of CO poisoning, are in good working order.
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03, 2017
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02, 2017
Top homeowners’ tips for saving energy, money during winter
Keeping a home warm during the cold winter can be expensive and energy-consuming. But you can suggest things homeowners can do—even if they’re not handy— to reduce those costs and save energy.
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02, 2017
7 ways clients can help with their home inspection
Having a home inspection done can make the real estate transaction go smoother. But what about ways to make the home inspection itself a smoother process?
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02, 2017
Old K&T electrical wiring: Should it stay or should it go?
Knob and Tube (K&T) electrical wiring is the oldest wiring method used in U.S. homes. While it can be safe and reliable in an untampered or original state, K&T wiring systems that have been modified can present a danger and potential for electrical fires.
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01, 2017
Radon inspections: What today’s home inspectors need to know
Regardless of whether states have requirements to do the testing or not, professional home inspectors should be familiar with how to do short- and long-term radon testing, as well as how to determine if a homeowner needs to take action.
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01, 2017
AHIT releases updated “A Practical Guide to Home Inspection”
The cover-to-cover update offers home inspectors the latest information on codes, products and practices and features more visuals and diagrams.
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12, 2016
Help spread the importance of working smoke alarms
According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or non-working alarms.
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12, 2016
Tips for curbing the small business startup blues
Trying to start any small business means overcoming many familiar roadblocks on the path to success, such as the economy, government regulations, and changing consumer tastes. However, there are other less obvious challenges potential business owners also must overcome.
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11, 2016
Becoming a professional energy auditor
A professional energy auditor can help evaluate how much energy a home uses and recommend measures homeowners can take to improve the home's energy efficiency.
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11, 2016
There’s no crystal ball in home inspection
As much as it would help the buyer in their decision to purchase a home, home inspectors can't foresee what will happen once the buyer moves in. Simply put, there isn't a crystal ball to look into to see the future.