Formaldehyde
Formaldehyde is an important VOC to test for due to its known toxicity and health implications. Testing for formaldehyde can also result in peace of mind for the customer when the levels turn out to be...
View ArticleCarbon Monoxide Detectors
A new law in Wisconsin that became effective on February 1, 2011, requires that most homes in Wisconsin have carbon monoxide detectors. What you need to know is that all single family homes with an...
View ArticleMaster Home Inspector Frequently Asked Questions: Foundations
As a Master Home Inspector I get lots of questions from individuals about insulation and their home’s foundation. Here are a few great questions along with the answers I share with inquiring home...
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Ghosting, or Discolored Shadows on Walls and Other Surfaces
No, it’s not spooky spirits in your home! Ghosting is a term that refers to discoloration that appears on surfaces in a home such as walls. The source of this discoloration can be a mystery to anyone...
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Mud-jacking Uneven Pavement
There was a time when the only remedy for sinking sidewalks, patios, steps, or uneven foundations was to tear out the old pavement slab and pour a new one, and spend a great deal of time and money in...
View ArticleNew Construction Inspections
Don’t assume your new home is perfect when your builder hands you the keys. In 1995, I bought a house and the builder went broke shortly after closing. I had built numerous houses in the past, but I...
View ArticlePlants That Clean Your Indoor Air
The natural way to clean air in your home. Common house plants such as the Boston fern, English ivy, and spider plant are inexpensive, ecologically sound, aesthetically pleasing ways to filter toxins...
View ArticleEnergy Saving Tips
Small Appliances Cook with small appliances. Cook with your toaster oven, electric skillet and slow cooker for specialized jobs, rather than the range. Small appliances use less energy. Use the...
View ArticleFurnace Facts
Today, new furnaces are generally between 85-98% efficient. If a furnace is 96% efficient, it simply means that 96% of the energy that goes into the furnace is converted into heat. Older furnaces in...
View ArticleWindow Condensation – Window Sweat
Each fall when we turn on our home heating systems, many of us experience condensation on windows: “steam” on the inside, or in extreme cases, water running down the glass. This condition may be only a...
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