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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Category Archives: consumer safety
No Place Like Home: Fire safety week and your fireplace
Oct. 9 through 15 is National Fire Safety Week in the United States. Over the years, fire safety week has usually been associated with outdoor fires, forest fires and so on. This year, I would like to provide you with … Continue reading →
Posted in chimney fires, chimney fires, chimney maintenance, chimney safety, chimney sweep, consumer safety, fire hazards, fire safety, home buying, home buying indianapolis, home inspection, home inspections, home maintenance, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, home repairs, homeowner safety, household fire hazards, household safety, mc2 home inspections, Real Estate
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Dryer lint can be a serious fire hazard
When you think of serious hazards in your home, I bet this one doesn’t come to mind: lint. It’s not a hazard to health, like mold or asbestos, but it can light up fast, and can be a serious fire … Continue reading →
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Bargain or bust? Buying a house as-is
By Marcie Geffner • Bankrate.com Many homes are sold “as-is” in this housing crisis. The as-is strategy benefits sellers, but whether it means a good deal or a headache for buyers is a more complicated question. Legally speaking, as-is encompasses … Continue reading →
Posted in bank owned properties, consumer protection, consumer safety, controlling moisture, crawfordsville indiana, deal killers, defects, electrical inspection, electrical safety, electrical system, ethical home inspectors, flipped homes, foreclosure, foreclosures, foundation inspection, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, home warranty, homeowner safety, household safety, how to control moisture, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, investment properties, Investors, lafayette indiana, mc2 home inspections, moisture management, Mold, money pit, pest control, plumbing inspection, radon, radon testing, Real Estate, roof inspection, sellers disclosure statement, termite damage, termites, toxic mold
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Buyer Beware: Understand ‘as is’ when buying a foreclosed home – Real Estate – Modbee.com
When it comes to the housing market for foreclosures, buyer beware. Buyer Beware: Understand ‘as is’ when buying a foreclosed home – Real Estate – Modbee.com.
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Don’t Worry, the Home Warranty will Cover That..NOT!
I have to say, I hear this ALL the time myself. Having had home warranties for my own personal homes, I can tell you there is a reason why home warranty companies have had the most complaints on Angie’s List … Continue reading →
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Tips For Spring Home Buying – Investopedia.com
Tips For Spring Home Buying – Investopedia.com.
Posted in buying an older home, consumer protection, consumer safety, defects, flipped homes, foreclosure, foreclosures, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, home repairs, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, investment properties, Investors, mc2 home inspections, money pit, Real Estate, sellers disclosure statement
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Posted in consumer protection, consumer safety, crawfordsville indiana, ethical home inspectors, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, lafayette indiana, mc2 home inspections, mold inspections, mold testing, radon, radon gas, radon gas, radon testing, Real Estate
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Home inspectors need to be educated in mold
This is one of thousands of stories around the country that happen every single day. It also illustrates why home inspectors should always be well versed in mold. http://www.thetelegraph.com/news/house-52070-mold-farrises.html
Posted in allergies, consumer protection, consumer safety, controlling moisture, crawfordsville indiana, defects, ethical home inspectors, foreclosure, foreclosures, foundations, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, homeowner safety, household safety, independent home inspectors, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, indianapolis real estate, indoor air, Indoor air quality, indoor allergens, lafayette indiana, mc2 home inspections, moisture management, Mold, mold inspections, mold testing, Real Estate, toxic mold
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Can you see what a home inspector sees?
Our favorite contractor/inspector Mike Holmes reveals the potential problems he spotted in this new bathroom. http://www.holmesmagazine.com/stories_whatmikesees.php
Posted in consumer protection, consumer safety, defects, ethical home inspectors, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, independent home inspectors, indianapolis indiana, mc2 home inspections, Real Estate
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Angie’s List: Electrical work tips
Good solid article concerning electrical safety for homeowners. http://www.wndu.com/hometop/headlines/Angies_List_Electrical_work_tips_118261029.html
Posted in consumer protection, consumer safety, electrical safety, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, home repairs, homeowner safety, household safety, indianapolis indiana, mc2 home inspections, Real Estate
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