ASHI Reporter Articles

April 16, 2005 Board of Directors Meeting Report Out

ASHI’s first board meeting of the 2005 membership year was held on April 16th in Rosemont, Ill. The directors and officers attended an orientation session the day prior to the […]

ASHI Welcomes TAREI Members

In January 2005, the ASHI Board of Directors approved a new opportunity for the top-level membership of the Texas Association of Real Estate Inspections (TAREI) to join ASHI and have […]

Advice from the Trenches on How to Manage a Chapter Corporation

ASHI chapter corporations require proper management. During the past four years, I’ve been the volunteer who addressed the management needs of PRO-ASHI, Inc. By sharing what I’ve learned, I hope […]

Moisture Control in Homes

Two basic types of moisture problems may exist in the home: insufficient or excess moisture. Insufficient moisture in the air can cause dry nasal passages, increased respiratory problems and excessive static electricity in clothing and carpets. Humidifiers or vaporizers will add moisture to the air when it’s too dry.

You Can Win With Defensive Report Writing

In preparing for a presentation on insurance and claims, I read in a home inspection manual that the best way to prevent claims was to write good reports. Sounds simple? […]

Japanese Delegation Looks to ASHI for Answers

In Japan, 1.2 million units of new houses are being built annually, while only 200,000 houses are being traded in the second-hand market. A delegation from Japan recently visited ASHI […]

How to Set Your Metro Search Area on ASHI.org

Of the 3,506 ASHI Inspectors eligible to add communities to the Metro Search Area under our Find an Inspector area, a total of 2,180 are not listed. That means more […]

The Facts About Clothes Dryer Exhaust Systems

InspectionWorld Austin Highlights

It’s a familiar face that graces this month’s cover of the magazine. Although Don Norman was sworn in as ASHI president only three months ago, many members know his face and more know his name. His high profile is no fluke. Because ASHI’s bylaws include a president-elect in the process, the face at the top is always a familiar one.