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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Tag Archives: foundations
Crawlspaces – To Vent or Not to Vent?
Vented crawlspaces have successfully been utilized for over 65 years. A relatively new option that homeowners have today is a non-vented, closed or sealed crawlspace which entails the sealing of your crawlspace by enclosing it with a vapor barrier and … Continue reading →
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Introducing the Four Point Home Inspection in Indianapolis
MC2 Home Inspections proudly introduces the Four Point Inspection. While it is never a good idea to price shop home inspection services, here at MC2 Home Inspections we realize the money crunch potential home buyers face when purchasing a home. … Continue reading →
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Controlling moisture in and around your home is key
As a home inspector I can tell you the number one problem I see every day while inspecting homes here in Indiana is moisture intrusion. Too much moisture in a home can lead to wood rot, structural damage, mold, mildew, … Continue reading →
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A family believes they were mislead in buying their dream home
After battling the condition of her home for two years, a Acallaway County woman didn’t know where else to turn. Her home has been declared uninhabitable and inspectors say it’s about to collapse. http://www.connectmidmissouri.com/news/story.aspx?id=590531
Posted in consumer protection, consumer safety, defects, foundations, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home owners, homeowner safety, household safety, indianapolis indiana, mc2 home inspections, money pit, Real Estate
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The Ins and Outs of Foundation Insulation
Homes being constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements in building products and techniques, as well as development of high-performance heating and cooling systems and other appliances. The benefits … Continue reading →
Posted in Foundation Insulation, home buying, home inspection, home inspection services, home inspections, home inspectors, home maintenance, home owners, indianapolis indiana, Insulation, Real Estate
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