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Electrical

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Knob and Tube Wiring

Learn what you need to know if you have knob and tube wiring in your home

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Aluminum Wiring

Learn what you need to know if you have aluminum wiring in your home

Plumbing

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Drainage Woes- Orangeburg

Older homes may have orangeburg pipes to the street – this outdated drainage system may be lurking in your home. What you need to know about Orangeburg drain lines

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Tankless Water Heaters

What you need to know about water on demand systems in your home

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Sump Pumps

What to know about maintaining your sump pump

Heating

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Furnace Facts

Understand your furnace and the warning signs when it’s going wrong

Exterior

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Outdoor Living

What to know before you start your next outdoor landscaping project

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Rooftop Concerns

What to watch for when your roof is showing signs of aging and when you need a professional

Safety and Environmental

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Carbon Monoxide

Keep your family safe with the proper use of Carbon Monoxide detectors

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Smoke Detectors

What you need to know about Smoke Detectors in your home

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Mould

Common causes and cures of mould in your home

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Marijuana Grow Operations

Signs and concerns of a grow operation in your home

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Fireplace Safety

What you need to know about keeping your fireplace and home safe

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Keep Mice Out

How to keep mice out of your home and get rid of them if they do

Interior

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Wet Basements

Learn about how to avoid a wet basement and what to watch for in your home

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Foundation Cracks

Foundation Cracks in your home and when do they pose a concern?

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Energy Savings

Quick and Easy tips to save Energy in your home, reduce your footprint and lower your bills

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Vermiculite Insulation

Important information if your home has Vermiculite insulation

Inspection Checklist

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Ten Items to Inspect Yourself

Top items you can inspect for yourself

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Get Ready for your Home Inspection

Getting Prepared for your home inspection