Home Inspections
What is the best type of insulation?
What’s the best attic insulation? That depends on your definition of “best”. What’s going to perform the best is definitely not the most cost-effective way to insulate an attic. But surely, you already knew that. And I didn’t call you Shirley. First, let’s discuss the most common types of insulation available for attics; spray foam,…
Read MoreRead This Before Adding Attic Insulation!
If you’re thinking about adding attic insulation to your home this year, please read this first. Many homeowners go about re-insulating their attics all wrong. What’s far more important than simply adding attic insulation is to have air-sealing performed first. This is the labor-intensive part of an attic insulation job that unscrupulous insulation contractors may…
Read More3 HVAC Maintenance Tips from a Home Inspector
According to my friends who work on air conditioners, there are three basic maintenance items for AC units that people overlook. And these three items comprise a large portion of easily preventable equipment failures. These consist of the condensate line, the air filter, and the condensing coil. The Condensate Line In Louisiana, most single-family homes…
Read MoreDon’t Vent Your Clothes Dryer Through the Roof
Roof vents for dryers are stupid. As soon as I’m in charge, there will be no more venting of clothes dryers through the roof. I think the roof is a stupid spot to terminate clothes dryer vents because it’s difficult to clean and it’s a major contributor to ice dams. Clothes dryers should be vented…
Read More6 HVAC Tasks Homeowners Can Do.
Feeling helpless when it comes to maintaining your HVAC system? In times of extreme temperatures, it is hard not to think about your HVAC unit. Summertime in Baton Rouge, LA can range in temperatures of over 100 degrees. When things are going well with your air conditioning unit, you are grateful to walk into the…
Read MoreWhat Causes Condensation On Outside Of Windows In Summer
Why do my windows have condensation on them? June 6, 2022/0 Comments/in Home Maintenance/by BJ Johnson Often times one of the many areas that homeowners neglect to notice is condensation on their windows. Most homeowners are too busy with the hustle of life and rarely take a moment to look outside of the window. If you are…
Read MoreMisused and Mistaken Terms
Commonly Mistaken and Misused Terms Below is a list of commonly misused or mistaken terms that I hear on a regular basis – sometimes from other home inspectors. This will hopefully clear up some misused or mistaken terms. Direct Vent A direct vent gas appliance is constructed and installed to take all of its air for…
Read More10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home
by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do…
Read MoreHome Inspection Deal Breakers?
When you go to the doctor for an annual physical exam, you get professional feedback on your health. Often, this is when you learn if you have any medical issues that need to be resolved. And just like you can’t fail a physical (no matter how poor your health may be), a house can’t fail…
Read MoreUltimate Checklist for Buying a House
Most Americans consider buying a house as a significant life goal. Home ownership offers stability and a sense of security and safety and for some, it is an essential rite of passage into adulthood. As you pursue your dream of home ownership, it’s crucial to understand the many moving parts to the home buying process…
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