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Scout Writing 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!

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Crawl Space Encapsulation vs. Conditioning

March 14, 2023/0 Comments/in Crawlspaces

Crawl Space Encapsulation vs. Crawl Space Conditioning: What’s the Difference? When it comes to keeping your home’s crawl space dry and healthy, two common options are crawl space encapsulation and crawl space conditioning. While these methods share the goal of improving air quality and preventing mold growth, they differ in their approach. In this article, […]

Changing the HVAC Filter

October 14, 2022/0 Comments/in Homeownership, HVAC

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 […]

Winterizing your home

October 7, 2022/0 Comments/in Homeownership

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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Choosing the Right Home Inspector

September 28, 2021/0 Comments/in Homeownership

Buying a home? It’s probably the most expensive purchase you’ll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. The additional cost of hiring an InterNACHI-Certified Professional Inspector® is almost insignificant. You have recently […]

10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home

July 11, 2021/0 Comments/in Homeownership

Original article was written by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard. Updated and revised by Joe Boos, CPI 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. Homeowners can make drastic reductions in heating, cooling, and electricity […]

Taxes and Your Home Inspection

July 11, 2021/0 Comments/in Homeownership

Buying a new home is a significant investment that comes with a good amount of tax breaks. A common question often asked, “Can I Deduct a Home Inspection on My Taxes”? The short answer is “no.” While there are many tax benefits to owning a home, deducting the home inspection, unfortunately, is not one of […]

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