“Aging in place” describes a senior citizen’s ability to live independently in their home for as long as possible. Those who age in place will not have to move from their present residence to secure necessary support services in response to their changing needs. The Baby Boomers As “baby boomers” age (the demographic of people … Read more
Air sampling during a mold inspection is important for several reasons. Mold spores are not visible to the naked eye. The types of mold present can often be determined through laboratory analysis of the air samples. Having samples analyzed can also help provide evidence of the scope and severity of a mold problem, as well … Read more
by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Many 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 more
Home inspections are an important part of the home buying process. A home inspection is a thorough review of the home’s most important components, such as its structure, roof, air conditioning/furnace, and electrical system, before you purchase the property. The inspection usually takes at least a couple of hours and takes place after a seller … Read more
Mold in the Home Health concerns related to the growth of mold in the home have been featured heavily in the news. Problems ranging from itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing to serious allergic reactions, asthma attacks, and even the possibility of permanent lung damage can all be caused by mold. Mold can be found growing … Read more
Roofs, Roofs and More Roofs – All You Need To Know – Roofs play a key role in protecting building occupants and interiors from outside weather conditions, primarily moisture. The roof, insulation and ventilation must all work together to keep the building free of moisture. Roofs also provide protection from the sun. In fact, if designed … Read more
To protect the privacy of the individuals involved the names, location and details of A recent case in which a young couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning have been changed. I’m posting this sad story to highlight the importance of doing your due diligence. While you probably will not have a choice in the appraiser … Read more
Here’s a great article from Forbes Getty After the seller accepts your offer to buy a home, the most significant event before closing is the home inspection. It’s such a pivotal point that many home purchase agreements include a contingency that lets buyers dissolve the purchase agreement if major issues are found during the inspection. … Read more
From The Seattle Times Originally published February 27, 2016 at 8:00 am Updated March 1, 2016 at 11:59 am Beneath Seattle’s older houses and apartment buildings, broken side sewers are a festering problem that can cost many thousands of dollars to repair and can complicate or even derail a home sale. By Sanjay Bhatt Seattle Times business reporter … Read more
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Provided by InterNachi Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and moist air to the home’s exterior. Typical systems consist of a ceiling fan unit connected to a duct that terminates at the roof. Fan Function The fan may be controlled in one of several ways: Newer fans may … Read more