Expansion Tanks
The expansion tank is part of a hot water heating system. It allows the water in the boiler to expand as it heats up without dramatically increasing the system pressure. […]
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Making More Money by Providing Home Energy Scores
Home Energy Scores are a rating system created by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The simplest way to describe the Home Energy Score program is to compare it with […]
Why Join ASHI?
If a person is interested in furthering his or her career—no matter what that career is—joining a professional association is a good start. An association is a synergistic group, meaning […]
2016 GFCI Update: Powerful New Layer of Receptacle Safety
Somewhere Charles Dalziel is smiling. Today his remarkable 1961 invention— the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)—is found in nearly every American home, apartment and place of business. The GFCI is […]
What to Expect When You’re Accepting
No one likes credit card fees and no one likes dealing with credit card processors. However, in today’s world, accepting credit cards is simply a must (see these blog posts: […]
The Art of High-Rise and Condo Inspections
When you’re inspecting condominiums, attached townhomes and high-rise properties, you expect to check a few outlets, mash the (GFCI) buttons, run the appliances, flush the toilets and that’s about it, […]
Everything You Need to Know About the Apartment You’re Buying
Don’t walk blindly into a big purchase. Whether a co-op or condominium is in a new or vintage structure, hiring a licensed home inspector may save you a lot of […]
The Odds Are in Your Favor at InspectionWorld
A Sure Bet! IWTM is the biggest professional development opportunity of the year for home inspectors. Go to www.inspectionworld.com for details. Registration begins September 1. A special raffle will be […]
The Communication Side of Home Inspection
Inspectors must practice good written and verbal communication skills as a vital part of the job. I used to tell my clients, “If I leave this house knowing more about […]
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