In the past three months I’ve seen repeated news reports of home fires with fatalities that could have been prevented with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed. If you’re unaware, Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas that is slightly less dense than air. It ...
Important Dates
The purpose of this report is to educate the buyer on homes built prior to 1977, on possible safety and health hazards. Please note, the pictures within this report are from homes inspected within the last three months of this year. This is a reminder; these products are still in use ...
Hard Water
by Nick Gromicko and Rob London, InterNACHI Water "hardness" refers to the level of minerals found in a home’s water supply. Hard water results when an excessive amount of minerals, chiefly calcium and magnesium, are dissolved into water as it passes through soil and rock. The degree of ...
Lead Paint Facts
Did you know the following facts about lead? FACT: Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. FACT: Even children who seem healthy can have high levels of lead in their bodies. FACT: You can get lead in your body by breathing or swallowing lead ...
