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Old house ceilings: don’t forget to look up
When walking into a room where someone has obviously given a lot a thought to the interior design, it always amazes me that when I look up, there’s a good chance the ceiling is just a white expanse....
View ArticleWhy Are Municipal Building Inspections Not Enough?
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: You often recommend hiring a home inspector when buying a brand new home. If a home has just been inspected and approved by...
View ArticleElectrical Problem Found After Close of Escrow
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: I sold my house five months ago. The buyers hired a home inspector, and I paid for the repairs that they requested. But now...
View ArticleTips on how to choose kitchen cabinets
Cabinets can devour the bulk of a budget during a kitchen remodel. Because they are a major investment, sort through the available options and make choices with confidence. If existing cabinets are of...
View ArticleShould Buyers Attend Their Home Inspection?
The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: Our home inspection is scheduled for next week. This is the first time we’ve bought a home, and we’re not sure what to do and...
View ArticleMelting snow could cost your foundation
OLATHE, Kan. – You may think your winter blues will go away after the sun melts off all the snow, but homeowners may find their problems are about to get bigger. Foundation Repair ( Foundation types)...
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Telescoping Ladder? Isn’t it Time? Extend A Step Telescoping Ladder
This post brought to you by This post brought to you by Extend A Step. All opinions are 100% mine. telescoping ladder As an inspector and homeowner I have encountered fewer practical and worthwhile...
View ArticleDon’t skip inspection when buying a new home
Q: We are about to make an offer on a brand-new house. One of our friends said we should hire a professional building inspector to check it out just like we were buying an old house. That doesn’t make...
View ArticleAbandoned Property Law
The Abandoned Property Law provides which the amount settled publication would be charged against all items classified by the notice using a prorated allocation basis. If several newspapers are used,...
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Toxic Mold
Toxic mold can be found growing in areas that have been exposed to water or where there is too much moisture like the basement and bathroom. Toxic Mold: Dr. Hale Yarmohammadii, an allergy and asthma...
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