What Really Matters…

Hey Readers, I had an experience during a recent inspection that got me thinking about buyers’ expectations for their home inspection ... . For example, I am a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, and I use ... . A faucet leaking, that might lead to damaged flooring or future mold growth. 3. Safety hazards [more...]

Date: 2008-07-27 04:14:18

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Lead Paint Inspectors Public Housing

Professional Liability designed to cover HUD required visual paint inspections, EPA or State certified Risk Assessor inspections, ... mandated Residental Lead Paint Hazard Reduction Act (Title X). Mold inspection can be added sublimit. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-28 23:04:54

What’s Lurking in Your Countertop?

New York Times By KATE MURPHY July 24, 2008   SHORTLY before Lynn Sugarman of Teaneck, N.J., bought her summer home in Lake George, N.Y., two years ago, a routine inspection revealed it had elevated levels of radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. So she called a radon measurement and mitigation technician to find the source [more...]

Date: 2008-08-26 22:42:15

Greenspotting

GREEN IS IN. It seems nearly every magazine — including, now, this one — has had at least one issue with a green topic emblazoned on its cover, ... has been according to sustainable building guidelines without a third party certification such as LEED,” ... standardize on what it means to be green. “Third-party certification, such as an Energy Star rating [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 11:10:00

How to avoid buying a lemon

Hastily built brand-new homes can come with a host of problems, from leaky roofs and cracked foundations to windows that are installed upside down. Here’s how to protect yourself. By Marilyn Lewis, MSN Real Estate When you buy an older home, you’re often buying into the implied promise that a home that’s held up for 50 years won’t suddenly fall [more...]

Date: 2008-08-20 04:46:58

Taos Real Estate Inspectors

First, it is important that you know that home inspection is not a licensed activity in New Mexico ... and mold presence if requested.  Septic function test only, no excavation.  Well inspection. Steve ... of certification associations, some are not.  Always ask if they have some type of Errors and Omissions Insurance [more...]

Date: 2008-08-31 14:03:58

No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in ‘Passive Houses’

Hello everyone. The first thing I thought when I saw the title was “great, another uber insulated house that stays the right temperature, yet the occupants suffer through horrible air quality, including mold spores.”It would appear ... in. There is, in fact, no furnace.In Berthold Kaufmann’s home, there is, to be fair, one radiator [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 20:06:16

The Energy Challenge - No Furnaces but Heat Aplenty in Innovative ‘Passive Houses’ - Series - NYTimes.com

By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL DARMSTADT, Germany — From the outside, there is nothing unusual about the stylish new gray and orange row houses in the Kranichstein District, with wreaths on the doors and Christmas lights twinkling through a freezing drizzle. But these houses are part of a revolution in building design: There are no drafts, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:16:00

Danger in the Kitchen: Radioactive countertops

Source: By KATE MURPHY July 24, 2008 NY TIMES From PhillyEcoCity contributor: Muze SHORTLY before Lynn Sugarman of Teaneck, N.J., bought her summer home in Lake George, N.Y., two years ago, a routine inspection revealed it had elevated levels of radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 22:59:16

Should I pay for a Home Inspection? What You May Not Know.

A Pittsburgh area home inspector gives his insight on home inspections. Questions, may be directed to Ed Lampl. (Article published with permission) ... problem, toxic mold or simply may be a result of a single incident. Consider using an inspector ... Consider a home inspection prior to purchasing a home, condominium or commercial property [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 19:11:28

The veneer of spirituality.

Greetings brothers and sisters in Him! Happy New Year and future promise to you all, as we anticipate the renewal opportunities of 2009. I am glad the current year is near its closing and retirement, for the circumstances and trials life avails any given soul for a duration of time, can seem overwhelming and incessant, [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 22:05:00

Battery Island Row

BATTERY ISLAND ROW provides 6 select residents with a choice never before offered in Charleston - a neighborhood of detached, ... and Restrictions to be third party inspected and certified to assure the LEED for Homes Certification ... in accordance with the latest “Green Building” techniques and are certified under the LEED for [more...]

Date: 2008-10-21 15:54:34

nevada unions call for stricter crane regulations - contractors are opposed

from the LAS VEGAS SUN:   CONSTRUCTION WORKER DEATHS ON THE STRIP: ... is still considering its requests, but they may include laws that require more training and new ... at CityCenter by a large aluminum mold for concrete when it was mistakenly unhooked from a crane. Last month [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 14:50:49

Now What? Energy Inspectors!

So you’ve changed your light bulbs, adjusted your thermostat, ... an energy inspection is a must. Read on to learn about a few companies who can help you out… An energy ... and structural issues. Air and water infiltration, mold, electrical loads and heat loss and insulation [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 19:15:00

Why Pay for a Home Inspection? A Pittsburgh Home Inspector Tells You

Ed Lampl, a home inspector serving the Pittsburgh area, sent me the following e-mail that may be helpful to many of you ... in the basement may indicate a chronic seepage problem, toxic mold or simply may be a result of a single ... .  If you have questions, give Ed a call. “Consider a home inspection prior to purchasing a home [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 14:35:36

in wake of mgm mirage citycenter strike, perini rushing to make las vegas jobsites safer

from the LAS VEGAS SUN:   Rush is on to make building sites safer Experts think changes can be made before Strip projects are completed By ... this week as labor safety experts and federal OSHA inspectors started to descend on Las Vegas ... experts said their assessment could also be of value for future projects in the same mold [more...]

Date: 2008-06-17 03:21:44

Proper Inspections Before You Buy a Home

A standard home inspection is performed by a licensed, professional home inspector, ... , and attics aren’t always included in the inspection; it all depends on your particular home. Gutters ... they are not required to do this. In addition to a traditional home inspection, you may want to hire a professional [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:30:57

Swanky Dog Hotel?

Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00

Home Improvements

7 home repairs you can't ignore Homeowner procrastination can ruin a house ... in much more expensive repairs later on -- or even injury and death. Here's what home inspectors around ... Inspectors chapter. "And a leak can go on for a long time without being noticed." Left unchecked [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 11:49:23

Additional Inspections to Get Before You Buy That Home

A standard home inspection is performed by a licensed, professional home inspector, ... , and attics aren’t always included in the inspection; it all depends on your particular home. Gutters ... they are not required to do this. In addition to a traditional home inspection, you may want to hire a professional [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 23:30:45

Getting a Checkup

Getting a Checkup December 18th, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS, rookie buyer! You’ve found a home you love. But hold on! ... : Is the floor solid? Is there evidence of old or new water leaks? Attic and basement: Are the floor and ceiling joists solid? Is there any indication of water damage or mold? Radon testing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 19:30:45

Passive Solar: Living Without Furnaces in the Cold

This is the kind of innovation that will be required around the world in short order ... Kaufmann’s home, there is, to be fair, one radiator for emergency backup in the living room — ... in the spacious living room, whose glass doors open to a patio. His new home uses about one-twentieth [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 18:36:00

An Inspection is an Inspection is an Inspection.

Not true. Many inspectors are branching out into inspections that were not readily available just a few years ago. But as the market changed and the demand for more information was recognized inspectors ... is a list of some of the services that inspectors are offering to cover the ever-changing public demand [more...]

Date: 2008-07-26 11:52:53

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 17:00:10

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

“remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, you’ll most likely end up hiring a contractor or tradesman to work on your remodeling project [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 23:15:10

A Green Inspection Can Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

By Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Homescpae.com Article highlights: ... energy auditors or energy raters. New inspection trend These professionals are usually independent contractors who have gone through a certification program offered by Energy Star. Because many [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 06:11:21

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project

Finding a Contractor for Your Remodeling and Construction Project “remodeling and construction” “kitchen remodel”   A question you might want to ask the contractor is how many remodeling projects like mine have you completed in the last year?  Ask for a list as this will help you determine how familiar the contractor is with your type of project [more...]

Date: 2008-12-21 04:30:09

New China Buyers Q&A from the HK GS Sourcing Fair

is corruption endemic?” is only half of the question.  The full question should have been: “is corruption and the subsequent cover up endemic in China?” More than the actual milk scandal, the cover up is what hurts China’s soft power and reputation.  This James Fallows article says the same thing [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 02:11:42

Quality Home Inspections

BAI’s goal is to provide a personalized, informative and professional inspection utilizing the highest standards & ... Inspections Mold Testing - Viable & Lead Testing and Air & Surface Mold Testing - Non ... Inspector #242943 DEP Certified Radon Tester #1997 Certified Oil Tank Tester & ESA Certified Mold [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 15:34:39

The Foreclosed-Property Full-Service Specialists Preservation-Repairs-Construction-Sales-Inspections

Sealy Trinbago, Inc. (Of South Florida) The Foreclosed-Property Full-Service Specialists Preservation-Repairs-Construction-Sales-Inspections ... licensed with the Miami-Dade County Construction Department as a Residential Contractor; is fully insured ... . The company’s President is Mr. Alberty Sealy, whose experience in all aspects of residential bu [more...]

Date: 2008-10-24 20:01:16

Granite Countertops Are Radiating?

Interesting Article? This was in today’s New York Times What’s Lurking in Your Countertop? By KATE MURPHY Published: July 24, 2008 SHORTLY before Lynn Sugarman of Teaneck, N.J., bought her summer home in Lake George, N.Y [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 00:55:01

How To Find Out if Your Contractor is Licensed

How To Find Out if Your Contractor is Licensed “contractor” “contractors” Some of the biggest problems with contractors can be easily avoided by simply checking out the contractor first and making sure that you’re hiring a reputable, well established and professional contractor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 04:30:23

Updated for 2009...in October 2008

Antique Repair Penthouse Furniture Refinishing, Restore, upholstery, and Repair Jerry Brown 2130 S. Platte River Dr. 303-935-0949 (JAU) Appliance Removal Unwanted Appliances 303-430-7142 www.unwanted.com (JAU) Appliance ... & Latte –Pat & Vera 303-948-3500 (JAU) Bee Removal Schultz Honey & Wax Inc.– Herman & [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 21:11:50

Passive Homes

Article in the New York Times about Passive Housing ... in. There is, in fact, no furnace. In Berthold Kaufmann’s home, there is, to be fair, one radiator ... . His new home uses about one-twentieth the heating energy of his parents’ home of roughly the same size [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 00:38:37

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as possible because you’re trying to be more environmentally ... and development practices. LEED is also a nationally recognized, third party certification system [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 10:15:29

The Syndrome

Dubious McGinty was huddled in the warmth of the drawbridge watchman's quarters, drinking a third Irish coffee ... the space heater.  Marcos Vasquez's apartment still had heat, but his now had mold growing all over [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 18:28:25

Mold smelling dogs?!?

Mold smelling dogs?!? Inspections go to the dogs For Williamson A.M. • July 11, 2008 FRANKLIN — The newest home inspection service in Williamson County ... the presence of 31 different kinds of harmful mold in a home or commercial building, as well as termites [more...]

Date: 2008-07-11 22:33:22

Passive Houses the Alternative Energy Wave of the Future?

#fullpost{display:inline;}Are passive houses the alternative energy wave of the future? In these houses there are no drafts, no cold tile floors, no snuggling under blankets until the furnace kicks in. There is, in fact, no furnace.Even on the coldest nights in central Germany, Mr [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 13:33:00

St. Louis Real Estate - Mold and Moisture Intrusion

Mold and Moisture Intrusion The State of Missouri and the surrounding areas have had record rainfall for the year of 2008 ... for mold, and water/moisture intrusion. This is significant during the inspection of the interior ... visual inspection for mold and water/moisture intrusion can eliminate 80% of the concern [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 03:32:05

Radon Test ?

Who is Certified to Test Radon in Our Area? Is a Home Inspector Licensed, Certified to Do a Radon Test? NEHA Certified Inspectors in Montana ( ... Certified for Radon Measurement) http://mt-radon.info/MT_nehalist.html http://county-radon.info/MT/neha_flathead-MT.html Guess What, Radon Mitigation also Eliminates Mold... WOW. [more...]

Date: 2008-07-12 17:19:52

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares

A Great Way to Avoid Remodeling Project Nightmares “remodeling and construction” “remodeling project” “diy” “remodeling” When doing any sort of remodeling or construction project, if it’s not a diy project and you’re not the contractor or doing it yourself, [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 06:00:25

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as ... recognized, third party certification system and accreditation program conducted by the U.S. Green [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 07:45:49

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects

LEED Certification in Your Remodeling and Construction Projects So you’re getting ready to remodel your home and you want to go green as much as ... recognized, third party certification system and accreditation program conducted by the U.S. Green [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 13:15:13

What is the Best Order of Sequence for Installing the Flooring Material in a Kitchen Remodel?

What is the Best Order of Sequence for Installing the Flooring Material in a Kitchen Remodel? “flooring materials” “flooring material” “kitchen remodel” There are several different schools of thoughts about what is the best order of sequence for installing the flooring material in a kitchen remodel [more...]

Date: 2008-09-07 22:55:28

How to Do Low-Cost Mold Sample Collection and Mold Laboratory Identification of Mold Species

Although any mold in elevated levels indoors can cause severe health problems for mold-sensitive occupants, ... risks than others, according to Phillip Fry, Certified Mold Inspector and author of the book Mold ... mold species infesting their moldy home, apartment, or workplace. The accurate identification of mold [more...]

Date: 2008-07-15 01:01:12

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