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anemptytextllineStructural Integrity: All stairs must be kept structurally sound. Don’t forget to examine the basement… -
anemptytextllineInterior Doors: Monitor the condition of your home’s doors and door frames, including the interior… -
anemptytextllineThermostats are devices designed to control the heating and cooling system in the home… -
anemptytextllineWhat is an evaporative cooler? An evaporative cooler, also known as a swamp cooler, wet-air… -
anemptytextllineA building’s central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to… -
anemptytextllineWell-maintained landscaping and other improvements are important for the enjoyment of a healthy and… -
anemptytextllineMaking sure that your property is sloped to allow proper drainage can mean the… -
anemptytextllineAbout 2.5 million children are injured or killed each year by hazards in the… -
anemptytextllineBed bugs are small, flightless, rust-colored parasites that feed on the blood of humans… -
anemptytextllineBathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and damp air to the home’s… -
anemptytextllineCrawlspaces are notorious for the nasty discoveries made there by homeowners, inspectors, and home… -
anemptytextllinePermanently installed residential trash compactors run on electricity and use a small hydraulic system… -
anemptytextllineGarbage disposals, also called food-waste disposers, are residential appliances designed to shred food waste… -
anemptytextllineSinks are a category of plumbing fixtures that includes kitchen sinks, service sinks, bar… -
anemptytextllineDishwashers are labor-saving and water-conserving appliances that were first invented in the U.S. in… -
anemptytextllineHouse numbers should be clear enough so that police, the fire department, paramedics, etc.,…
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anemptytextllineEach year, hundreds of young children die and thousands come close to death due… -
anemptytextlline“Aging in place” is the phenomenon describing senior citizens’ ability to live independently in… -
anemptytextllineSafe Rooms A safe room, also known as a panic room, is a fortified room… -
anemptytextllineA smoke alarm, also known as a smoke detector, is a device that detects… -
anemptytextllineCarbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that forms from incomplete combustion… -
anemptytextllineColor Rendering Index (CRI) CRI is a quantitative measure of the ability of a light… -
anemptytextllineA lavatory is a washbasin or sink located in a bathroom or washroom. “Lavatory”… -
anemptytextllineBathtubs Bathtubs are made from many different types of materials, including enameled cast-iron, porcelain-enameled steel,… -
anemptytextllineA water closet in the U.S. is commonly referred to as a toilet. The… -
anemptytextllineA water heater is an appliance that heats potable water and supplies heated water… -
anemptytextllineWood-destroying organisms and other pests can cause serious problems in the wooden structural components… -
anemptytextllineHouse fires caused by dryers are far more common than are generally believed. According… -
anemptytextllineIndoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things… -
anemptytextllinePart of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some… -
anemptytextllineThe biggest concern for homeowners related to their basement and/or crawlspace area is unwanted… -
anemptytextllineRegardless of the type of cladding covering the exterior of homes, most homes’ foundations… -
anemptytextllineRadon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon. But… -
anemptytextllineThere are many different types of cladding or covering for the exterior of homes… -
anemptytextllineAn attic pull-down ladder, also called an attic pull-down stairway or stairs, is a… -
anemptytextllineHeating and cooling costs can be slashed by up to 30% per year by…
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anemptytextllineHomeowners don’t generally want to climb on their roofs to check its condition unless… -
anemptytextllineAlthough homeowners aren’t necessarily expected to climb on their roofs every season as part… -
anemptytextllineA ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device used in electrical wiring to… -
anemptytextllineAll homeowners should know where their electrical panel is located. When you open the… -
anemptytextllineThe National Fire Protection Association’s fire prevention program promotes the following eight tips that… -
anemptytextllineThe garage door is the largest moving object in a house. Its parts are… -
anemptytextllineMost DIY homeowners (and a surprising number of contractors) aren’t aware that the railings… -
anemptytextllinePlunger: A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems…. -
anemptytextllineDid you know that your dryer vents and ducts need to be cleaned every… -
anemptytextllineEvery 14.6 seconds a burglary takes place in the United States. Most burglaries… -
anemptytextllinePSA: Building code requirements are the bare minimum allowed when constructing something that people… -
anemptytextllineDishwasher Owners!!!! Recently I have been asked, “In your reports, why do you always… -
anemptytextllinePart of owning a home is the hopeful idea that it will appreciate in…