“Where’s John?” April Update
ASHI President, John Wessling, continued his travels to ASHI Chapter events and industry conferences. March saw John at the St. Louis Chapter seminar awarding Harry Morrell with the 2021 ASHI John E. Cox Award
ASHI Reporter Articles
Home Services: Which to Spend Money on, Which to Add to Your DIY List
Whether you hire a professional or choose to go the DIY path, home improvement continues to be a booming business. Many people used the pandemic shutdown as a starting point for projects around the house. These efforts show no sign of letting up.
The Homebuyer’s Guide to Air Conditioning
As temperatures rise, Americans turn to air conditioning to keep their homes cool and comfortable. According to the US Energy Information Administration, 87% of homes in America use some form of air conditioning, accounting for 17% of the average homeowner’s energy consumption.
Useful Tips for a Pre-Move Deep Clean
Every year approximately 15.3 million American households move into a new home. While chances are good that your new home will already be clean, you can’t go wrong to give it a proper deep cleaning before you move in. You may find that the previous owners had pets that left behind parasites or simply did a surface clean and left all the hard work to you.
4 Tips to Prepare Homebuyers for the Spring 2022 Real Estate Market
The arrival of Spring means the beginning of the real estate market’s busiest season. It is the time of year when sellers begin to list their properties, and eager homebuyers accelerate their house-hunting process.
New Construction vs. Existing Home: Which Is Better for You?
The decision to build or buy a home depends on many factors, including cost, availability of building materials, and personal preference. Because the cost is lower, many people choose to remodel an existing home rather than build a new one from the ground up.
End of Winter Maintenance: Getting Your Home Ready For Spring
As the cold winter months begin to thaw and the warmer weather begins to take hold, it’s easy to get excited about the arrival of Spring! More sunshine, less heavy layers when going outdoors, and gardens starting to bloom are all great reasons for you to look forward to the changing of the seasons once again.
What’s the Best Ladder for Home Inspectors?
When it comes to home inspection equipment, few items are as essential as ladders. Needed for most roof inspections, ladders are an important tool. But when ladders come in so many materials, lengths, duties, and varieties, it can be tough to determine which is best for your business.
2021 ASHI Awards
The 2021 ASHI awards showcase some of our most standout certified home inspectors from the past year. Our most recent winners include years long volunteers, mentors who are always available to help new inspectors, and committee chairs who contribute across committees. You can read more about each of these ASHI Award winners in upcoming issues of the Reporter.
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