by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Aug 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The stairs in the foreground are not steep, but there should still be a handrail. No matter where you live and work, many homes you inspect will have decks. According to the Center for International Trade in Forest Projects, 85 percent of all single-family homes in...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jul 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
If you’re a homeowner and you’ve integrated smart home tech into your house, here’s an article with some tips to follow before a storm or natural disaster strikes that will keep your home online and protected, and your family safe and informed. If you’re a home...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jul 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
Home inspectors who are sued or asked to give testimony or provide physical evidence will probably be served with a subpoena. Learn about what a subpoena is and the legal force behind it, as well as how you can protect yourself so you can keep on top of any legal...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jul 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Keeping a furnace clean helps it work better and last longer. The heating system is a critically important part of every home inspection. Next to the roof, it’s often the most expensive system to replace. Thus, if the furnace or boiler in the home you are inspecting...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jul 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
One unfortunate truth for home inspectors is that it’s less a matter of whether you’re going to get sued than when. The time to choose an attorney for your business is before that happens. And there are other times and reasons you’ll want legal advice. Read our...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jul 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
An air conditioning unit should be free of vegetation and other obstructions. Depending on where you work as a home inspector, air conditioning may be a standard part of every household, or it might be a fairly uncommon sight. In Florida, you can hardly live without...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jul 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Leaky air ducts waste energy and money. People love to use duct tape for a wide variety of purposes — even decorative — but this handy product was originally made to stop air from leaking out of the seams of ducts. As a home inspector, you are likely to frequently...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jun 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Internet scams are ubiquitous, as anyone will attest who’s ever been contacted by a Nigerian prince in need or an inconvenienced but wealthy heir. But private parties aren’t the only ones receiving solicitations to line their pockets with just the tiniest bit of...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jun 12, 2018 | Uncategorized
Attic insulation should be 10-14 inches deep to be effective. Insulation is a critical component of a home, no matter where it is. It helps keep out the cold air in winter and the hot air in summer. Without insulation — or without adequate insulation — a home is not...
by Home Inspector Boise Idaho | Jun 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
A termite inspection is often part of the contract in a home sale. You learned what is generally included in a home inspection from your home inspection courses, but what about ancillary services? What types of extra services can you offer to boost your bottom line? A...
