Posts by Chris Patterson, CPI
Avoid Tragedy by Checking Your Swimming Pool Safety
Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drownings and near-drownings of young children. At InterNACHI, we want to prevent these tragedies. These are guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. These guidelines are not intended as the…
Read MoreAttached Garage Fire Hazards and Tips to Prevent Them
The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described below. Secondly, garage fires do happen, and we’d like you to make sure that a fire cannot not easily…
Read MoreEssential Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to your inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful.
Read MoreHow 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. While there’s not much you can do to put a stop to strong winds, power outages, and flooding, the right smart home tech can give you a leg up in keeping your home protected in the midst of an emergency.
Read MoreHome Winterization Tips to Help Energy Efficiency and Save Money
Home winterization is a collection of preventative measures designed to protect homes against damage caused by cold temperatures. These measures should be performed in the fall, before it gets cold enough for damage to occur.
Read MoreBecoming Energy Efficient in Your Home: 10 Easy Ways to Save Money
Drastic reductions in energy costs can be achieved through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves.
Read MoreHelpful Tips for First-Time Home Building
If you want to build a new home, there are important things you need to know to make sure your rights are protected.
Read MoreMaking Your Home Burglar Resistant
There are a number of measures that homeowners can take to ensure that their homes are not attractive to burglars.
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