American Society of Home Inspectors, Inc.In February 2021, severe winter storms triggered a massive electricity generation failure in Texas, resulting in millions of homes and businesses losing power—some for several days. The magnitude of the power outages led to nationwide scrutiny.
Over the 20 years I have been a home inspector I have accumulated a few tools in addition to what I carry in my tool belt. Many of the tools don’t get used on most inspections, but when the occasion comes up, it’s nice to have the right tool to verify an observation
In summer 2021, we also asked for your favorite unconventional tools, and wow, did we get some interesting answers. From a wire hanger to a selfie stick to, well, your brain, these are just some of the great responses we received.
For home buyers, energy efficiency is an important factor when searching for a new house. It’s not easy to visually inspect a home to determine if it is energy-efficient without doing some additional testing.
I recently wrapped up my first year as a business owner of my own home inspection company—Another Level Home Inspection. To give you a little background, I’d been inspecting for years prior, and I have experience with most aspects of the industry.
You heard right; the Des Plaines, Illinois building that has been home to ASHI headquarters since 1998 is up for sale. It’s a reason to be excited, as leadership at ASHI plans for an even more exciting future.
Trying to navigate the current seller’s market has been tricky for homebuyers over the past year. A combination of changes brought on by the pandemic, like working from becoming commonplace and many millennials reaching an age to consider homeownership, has led to an increased, sustained demand for homes throughout the nation.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), or indoor environmental quality, is a term used to describe the condition of air within a building such as a home, school, or place of employment. According to the EPA, Americans spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors, and the concentration of pollutants can be two to five times higher than outdoor levels
Time flies when you are enjoying the lovely, sunny summer weather! Before we even realize it, the end of summer is here, and the colder weather of Fall is on the way. When the seasons change, it’s always a good idea to take care of home maintenance to wrap things and prepare your home for the next season.
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