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Reuben Saltzman

Q&A: “Why do you offer mold testing? I’m not a fan.”

We recently received a frustrated-sounding email from a real estate agent asking us why we offer mold testing. Hi- I’m an agent and frequently recommend you guys for inspections. I’ve...
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Don’t let your basement flood, get a backup sump pump

If your home has an active sump pump, be warned: your sump pump will not last forever. I promise. It probably won’t give you any warning before it fails, either....
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Flexible vent connectors

Every once in a while, we run across flexible vent connectors on water heaters or furnaces. They basically look like a flexible dryer duct, and there’s no way this could...
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Challenger Panel

Challenger panels are fine

Challenger brand electric panels are not a concern. That’s my stance, and it’ll be my stance until I read something of substance that changes my mind.  Over the past...
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HIKMICRO B20 Infrared Camera Review

The folks at HIKMICRO recently reached out to me about testing one of their infrared cameras, and they sent me a B20 camera to try out. The specs look pretty...
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High-efficiency furnace venting problems

High-efficiency furnaces use PVC pipes to vent the exhaust gases out of the home, and manufacturers are very specific about how the installation should be done. As a home inspector,...
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Walk-through consultations are still legit

The President of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI), John Wessling, released a letter this month to discuss walk-through consultations. Many home inspectors are interpreting this letter to say...
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Chimney Inspections vs Home Inspections

Having a rip-roaring open-flame wood fire in your living room is serious business. According to the Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA), nearly 18,000 fires are caused by wood-burning appliances...
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