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We’ve amassed a collection of articles related to all things home inspection-related—honestly, it’s just a bunch of stuff that makes us geek out. Hopefully, you can glean some good information out of these. You can search for specific topics below or use the subheader to filter by category. Feel free to contribute via the comments, but please keep it PG-rated for the kids. Enjoy!
Mold Air Testing: Ensure Your Home’s Air Quality with Realm Inspections At Realm Inspections, we know that mold spores can be sneaky troublemakers, often hiding in plain sight. That’s why our mold air testing services are crucial for detecting and identifying the types of mold present in your home. Why Take Air Samples? Mold […]
How do a sewer scope inspection, sewer laterals, and your insurance relate? Have you ever stopped to think about what’s going on beneath your home’s surface? Most of us don’t until something goes wrong. Picture this: you’ve just moved into your dream home, and everything seems perfect, until you start noticing strange smells or weird […]
In the excitement of purchasing a brand-new home, many buyers overlook an essential step in the inspection process: the sewer scope inspection. Some might argue that since it’s a new construction, there’s no need to inspect the sewer lines. However, this assumption could lead to costly and inconvenient surprises down the line. In this blog […]
One way to ensure that a house is built according to its specifications is by performing a pre-drywall inspection. “Pre-drywall” refers to a phase during the homebuilding process just after the installation of certain elements – such as the doors, windows, foundation, flooring, wall and roof components, plumbing, and electrical rough-in – and right before […]
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If you didn’t already know, the two most commonly recognized smoke detector types are ionization smoke detection and photoelectric smoke detection. Oh, and just an FYI, do not confuse “photoelectric” with “photochemical” as I did. They are not the same. The latter is the technology used in Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors… which I’ll save for another post. […]
by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Kenton Shepard, and Joe Boos, CPI Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) are particular types of electrical receptacles or overcurrent protection devices designed to detect and respond to potentially dangerous electrical arcs in home branch wiring. AFCI, how do they work? AFCI function by monitoring the electrical waveform and promptly opening (interrupting) […]
Do you have a septic system at your home? If so, you might be wondering about how to keep it in good working order. In this article, we will discuss septic system types and maintenance, along with how to avoid costly replacements and repair costs. The three most common types There are three main […]
Polybutylene (PB) was a plastic manufactured between 1978 and mid-1995 for piping in home plumbing systems. It was inexpensive and offered plenty of advantages over other materials, such as flexibility, ease of installation, resistance to freezing. Pipes made from polybutylene were installed in up to 10 million homes in the United States during that period. […]
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Mold Air Testing: Ensure Your Home’s Air Quality with Realm Inspections At Realm Inspections, we know that mold spores can be sneaky troublemakers, often hiding in plain sight. That’s why our mold air testing services are crucial for detecting and identifying the types of mold present in your home. Why Take Air Samples? Mold […]
Homeowner Maintenance: Changing the HVAC Filter Part of responsible homeownership includes, of course, regular home maintenance. And there are some tasks that, if deferred, can lead to a home system that’s inefficient and overworked, which can result in problems and expenses. One such task is changing the filter of the home’s HVAC system. It’s simple […]
Get your home ready for winter Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. Here in the south, it’s less of a concern than up north, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Winterization is usually performed in the fall before excessive cold temperatures arrive. Winterization protects against […]
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