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: home repairs
Spring into home maintenance action
A lot of people think winter is the season that really puts our homes to the test. But spring is no lightweight; it has its own set of challenges. They say April showers bring May flowers, but that’s not the … Continue reading
Posted in clean gutters, controlling moisture, downspouts, drainage, dryer lint, foundation cracks, gutter maintenance, gutters and downspouts, home maintenance, home maintenance, home maintenance inspection, home owners, home repairs, household safety, how to control moisture, indiana, indianapolis, mc2 home inspections, moisture damage, moisture intrusion, moisture management, moisture prevention, preventative maintenance, roof maintenance, sping maintenance, water damage, water intrusion
Tagged home inspection, home maintenance, home repairs, indiana, indianapolis, mc2 home inspections, moisture damage, moisture management, moisture prevention, roof drainage, roof maintenance, spring maintenance
How To Prevent Your Home From Going Up In Flames
In an instant, a fire can turn from a controlled flame to an out of control fire that destroys a home. That’s why the time to take action for an unexpected event, or to ward one off, is before it … Continue reading
Posted in accidental fires, electrical safety, fire prevention, fire safety, home maintenance, home repairs, homeowner safety, house fires, household fire hazards, household safety, knob and tube, knob and tube wiring, mc2 home inspections, ungrounded electrical
Tagged accidental fires, electrical safety, fire prevention, fire safety, house fires, indianapolis, knob and tube, knob and tube wiring, mc2 home inspections
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
Seven signs your home needs professional maintenance
When your body is out of balance, it sends you signals, usually in the form of aches and pains to alert you that it’s time to get checked out. Your home has a similar warning system, but it’s often ignored. Angie’s … Continue reading
Posted in home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home maintenance inspections, home repairs, indiana, indianapolis, indianapolis real estate, mc2 home inspections, Real Estate
Tagged controlling moisture, home inspection, home inspectors, home maintenance, home repairs, household maintenance, indiana, indianapolis, indianapolis real estate, moisture management, mold
Home Maintenance 101 – Don’t Forget About Your Roof
Most homeowners do not think about their roof on a daily basis, if at all. They assume that it is performing its duty unless something happens that tells them otherwise, such as a leak. Realistically, there were probably signs of … Continue reading
Posted in attic ventilation, granular loss, gutters, gutters and downspouts, home maintenance, home maintenance, home maintenance inspection, home owners, home repairs, home repairs, ice damming, indianapolis, indianapolis indiana, mc2 home inspections, roof inspection, roof maintenance, shingle inspection
Tagged home inspection advice, home maintenance, home maintenance tips, home repairs, homeowner maintenance, indianapolis, mc2 home inspections, roof inspection, roof maintenance, shingle condition, shingle granular loss
