American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.Lighting a fire in your hearth is a great way to add additional warmth and coziness to your home. Especially with the holiday season upon us, homeowners will have many more opportunities to take advantage of their fireplaces, setting the tone for your celebrations.
Around 45% of homeowners ranked moving house as the most stressful life event, which may be surprising if you are moving to the home of your dreams. Things can be even more challenging if you are moving to a new city, where you know you will have to build new social circles, find the right school for children (if you are parents), and undertake any renovations your new home may need. To
You can find foreclosed homes for sale on listing websites or through bank offices. One of the main advantages of buying them is their low price. However, there are some downsides, such as the property’s condition or the slower process. Before purchasing a foreclosed home, keep these things in mind.
Electricity is the backbone of modern home life. It powers everything from lights, heating, and cooling as well as a wide variety of devices and appliances around the home. Though we all rely on electricity in our everyday lives, many new homeowners might not know much about their electrical system and its key components.
Dizziness, confusion, unconsciousness, and death. These are some of the side effects of prolonged exposure to carbon monoxide (CO). From gas space heaters to leaking chimneys, seeping furnaces to gas stoves, many home systems and components can release CO and adversely affect air quality indoors.
Mike Conley has been in the industry for nearly 40 years, with 25 of those dedicated to home inspecting. These days he runs Straight Inspection Service (Anna Maria, Florida) while staying busy with ASHI education programs. He’s teaching three advanced courses at the upcoming InspectionWorld in January 2022.
In today’s real estate world, successful home inspectors provide more than just a standard home inspection. Inspectors are expected to provide or arrange auxiliary services for their clients. Value added services such as testing for radon, mold, and water quality bring peace of mind to the client and provide a significant source of revenue to home inspectors.
“Doesn’t the electrical service panel have to have a main disconnect breaker?This is a question I get asked over and over. Having a single main breaker is expected, but that has not always been the case. The simple answer to the question, however, is, “No. Probably not.”
Associations are my passion. Little did I know when I moved from Ohio to Chicago some 25 years ago that I would enter a new career in association management.
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