Delicious/mc2inspections- 'Healthy Homes' Aims To Identify Health Threats May 29, 2012D.C. health officials are visiting homes in the District to identify and eliminate health hazards.mc2inspections
- ISHM Educates Workers about Elevated Mold Levels and Health Risks May 29, 2012The Institute for Safety and Health Management (ISHM) addresses health and safety concerns due to workers exposed to elevated levels of mold.mc2inspections
- Widow Blames Black Mold in Death of Callaway City Mayor - WMBB News 13 - The Panhandle's News Leader May 29, 2012After spending just thirty three days in office his widow says that doctors determined his death was black mold.mc2inspections
- What You Need to Know About Home Inspections and Your Realtor, 12 Major Hidden Concerns May 29, 2012Buyers take precautions to protect your most precious investment when buying real estate, especially if you are single and a first time buyer.mc2inspections
- Asbestos makers falsely claim material safe, WHO says May 28, 2012Certain business operators are denying the widely known fact that all forms of asbestos are dangerous, claiming chrysotile, or white asbestos, is safe, the World Health Organization said.mc2inspections
- Termites The Silent Destroyers May 28, 2012Forget teenage boys, termites are what really could eat you out of house and home.mc2inspections
- 'Healthy Homes' Aims To Identify Health Threats May 29, 2012
- House Detective: Making the Most of Home Inspection
- New Home Inspector Feels His Oats April 5, 2012The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: In one of your articles, you said, “The essential purpose of home inspection is to disclose property defects.” If that is true, why don’t home inspectors use the top tools of the trade, such as thermal cameras, borescopes, and moisture meters? In my opinion, most home insp […]Barry Stone
- Sellers Refuse to Repair New Damage January 5, 2012The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: We are in escrow to buy a home. When we made our offer, there was an attractive concrete walkway in the front yard. Since then, the sellers hired a contractor to inspect the septic tank. The contractor had to cut out two sections of the walkway, but when he replaced the pieces, he set […]Barry Stone
- Home Inspector Minimized Major Problems August 28, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: When we bought our home, we hired a home inspector who was recommended by our real estate agent. The inspection report contained what appeared to be two minor disclosures: “minor lean to the home” and “some minor seepage in the basement during heavy rain.” The only recommendation was […]Barry Stone
- Buyers Dismayed By Unsigned Building Permit April 1, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: We bought our home about four months ago, and now have a big, undisclosed problem. The house is very old and was completely renovated; not by the person who sold us the property, but two owners previous to them. Our Realtor advised us to check for permits at the city hall, which we di […]Barry Stone
- Sellers Withhold Disclosure of Defects February 17, 2011The House Detective: by Barry Stone, Certified Home Inspector Dear Barry: The home that I’m buying has been vacant for two years, and the sellers have not been truthful about its condition. Their disclosure statement says the furnace is in perfect working order, and they listed no other defects. Last week, I called the gas company to turn on the servi […]Barry Stone
- New Home Inspector Feels His Oats April 5, 2012
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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Ungrounded Electrical Receptacles
Grounding of electrical receptacles (which some laypeople refer to as outlets) is an important safety feature that has been required in new construction since 1962, as it minimizes the risk of electric shock and protects electrical equipment from damage. Modern, … Continue reading
Posted in home inspection, home inspection services, home maintenance, mc2 home inspections, electrical safety, electrical system, electrical inspection, indianapolis, electrical outlets, electrical receptacles, upgrading electrical system, ungrounded electrical
Tagged indianapolis, home inspectors, mc2 home inspections, home inspection, home maintenance, indiana, electrical safety, electrical inspection, electrical fire hazards, obsolete electrical, obsolete wiring, ungrounded outlets, ungrounded receptacles, electrical upgrade, electrical upgrades
Garage door maintenance
Is it important to maintain your garage door? How often should you get it checked out or tuned up? What kind of problems can occur if we don’t have it serviced? Are there things we can do on our own to … Continue reading
Posted in garage door maintenance, garage door operation, garage door reversing sensors, garage door tune up, garage doors, home inspection, home inspection services, indiana, indianapolis, mc2 home inspections
Tagged garage door maintenance, garage door operation, garage door reversing sensors, garage door tune up, garage doors, garage safety, home inspection, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, indiana, indianapolis, mc2 home inspections
When should you change your HVAC filter?
In the old days, the only filter most folks had to worry about was in the furnace, but that’s changed. In today’s airtight and precisely climate-controlled indoor spaces, a home may have a half-dozen or more filters to check, some … Continue reading
Protect Your Property From Water Damage
Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as commercial buildings can suffer water damage that results in increased maintenance costs, a decrease in … Continue reading
Posted in allergies, basement leaks, basement waterproofing, controlling moisture, drainage, foreclosures, home inspection, home maintenance, home maintenance, home maintenance inspection, home owners, home repairs, how to control moisture, indiana, indianapolis, indianapolis, indoor air, Indoor air quality, mc2 home inspections, moisture damage, moisture intrusion, moisture intrusion, moisture management, water damage, water intrusion
Tagged black mold, controlling moisture, foreclosures, home inspection, home maintenance, indiana, indianapolis, mc2 home inspections, moisture damage, moisture intrusion, moisture management, moisture prevention, water damage, water intrusion
