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Reuben Saltzman

Q&A: What happens when a permit isn’t pulled for electrical work?

The potential roadblocks to selling a home with missing permits might be either during the buyers inspection or during a required city inspection.
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Should home inspectors recommend other professionals?

Most of the home inspectors that I know go out of their way to get acquainted with knowledgeable professionals, and we're happy to refer them.
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How to correct improper joist hanger nails

Back in 2010, I wrote a blog post detailing one of the most common deck defects that I find, which is improper joist hanger nails.
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Video post: a comparison of three gas sniffers

I've done a video comparison of three different gas sniffers. My favorite gas sniffer, aka "combustible gas detector", is currently the TIF 8900.
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Q&A: Can electrical boxes be buried in insulation?

Can electrical boxes be covered by insulation? This question came up during a conversation that I was having with another home inspector recently.
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New information about asbestos and vermiculite attic insulation

Vermiculite insulation is way worse than I previously thought.
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Do condos need home inspections?

Buying a condo? Get a home inspection, also known as a condo inspection.
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Sediment traps: what and why

Sediment traps help prevent sediment in the gas piping from getting into the gas valve or burner area and fouling things up.
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