by Nick Gromicko | May 22, 2021 | Home Inspection, Home Ownership
Carpet at Risk! How to Identify, Prevent, and Remove Carpet Mold The Dangers of Mold Molds produce allergens, which are substances that can cause allergic reactions, as well as irritants and, in some cases, potentially toxic substances known as mycotoxins. Inhaling...
by Nick Gromicko | Apr 24, 2021 | Home Inspection, Home Ownership
What you need to know about dryer vent safety to protect your family and home Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is provided by an electrical heating element or gas burner....
by Nick Gromicko | Jan 23, 2021 | Home Inspection, Home Ownership
The following chart details the predicted life expectancy of appliances, products, materials, systems and components in your home. (For homes located in Florida and the surrounding coastal region, please refer to InterNACHI’s Florida Estimated Life Expectancy...
by Nick Gromicko | Sep 8, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Ownership
In this article, we will examine mold basics, why mold grows in homes, health problems caused by mold, how to get rid of mold in your home, and how to prevent mold from growing. Mold, Moisture, and Your Home Mold…it’s a simple word that can bring about...
by Allison Stephens | Aug 15, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Ownership
Why get a seller’s pre-listing inspection? Eventually, your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there first. WHO ORDERS THIS INSPECTION? This inspection is ordered by the homeowner(s) looking to...
by Nick Gromicko | Jun 28, 2020 | Home Inspection, Home Ownership
Understanding and preventing attached garage fire hazards The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take measures to keep your garage free from fire. Fortunately, there are ways this can be done, some of which are described...