by Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard 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 below. Secondly, there are garage fire hazards and fires do happen, and we’d like […]
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Asbestos. What is it?
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat insulation and fire resistance. InterNACHI inspectors can supplement their knowledge with the information […]
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15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
by Nick Gromicko and Ben Gromicko The following items are essential tools for any home owner, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools that a homeowner might find useful. 1. Plunger A clogged sink or toilet is one of the […]
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by Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do themselves. […]
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