Inspection
Dishwasher High Loop – Common Inspection Defects
The Dishwasher High Loop Poor dishwasher drain line configuration is a common defect found during an inspection. Thankfully, fixing the dishwasher high loop is typically an easy fix that you can correct in matter of minutes. If you have no earthly idea what the dishwasher high loop is, or why it’s important, your in the…
Read MoreReverse Polarity Outlets – Common Inspection Defects
Reverse Polarity Outlets A common defect found when inspecting the electrical system in a home are reverse polarity outlets. When found, it’s typically a sign of a non-professional repairs completed by a homeowner or an inexperienced handyman. Reverse polarity outlets occur when the hot (black) and neutral (white) wires are flipped. In this situation, the…
Read MoreSell Your Home Faster and Eliminate Surprises With A Pre-Listing Home Inspection
So you want to sell your house and move onto your next dream home? Once you have made the decision to sell your home, there are a lot of moving pieces to navigate. The big question is how difficult is it going to be to get to the closing table, are any issues going to…
Read MoreThree 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 homeowners would be broke at…
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 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.
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