Gabe SemenzaMar 14, 20192 minSpring is coming: So is runoffBy Gabe Semenza Have you seen that big yellow thing in the sky? I believe scientists refer to it as a sun. I distinctly remember seeing...
Gabe SemenzaFeb 19, 20196 minLog home basicsLog homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their...
Gabe SemenzaJan 31, 20192 minFormer Olympian blames radon for lung cancerBy Gabe Semenza Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United states, behind only smoking. Children are especially...
Gabe SemenzaJan 29, 20193 minHouse numbers: They could save your lifeBy Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Ever wonder about your house number? Often, the previous owner installed the number and the new...
Gabe SemenzaJan 22, 20195 minRe-roof or repair?Roof and Drainage System Maintenance and Replacement By Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot Roof assessments are among the most valuable...
Gabe SemenzaDec 12, 20184 minProtect your property from water damageWater may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...
Gabe SemenzaDec 10, 20188 minWildlife control at homeMontana is Ground Zero for wildlife. Here's how to control wildlife damage around the home with common-sense control methods. By Nick...
Gabe SemenzaDec 3, 20181 minWhy I offer free infrared inspectionsMy infrared camera helps me to see potential issues other inspectors cannot. That's why I use an infrared camera on every inspection - at...
Gabe SemenzaNov 23, 20184 minHoliday home safety tipsThe winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire...
Gabe SemenzaNov 19, 201811 minAsbestos: Facts and tipsWhat Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several...
Gabe SemenzaNov 8, 20185 minHousehold and environmental hazardsThis list of terms covers most of the common household dangers likely to be encountered by InterNACHI inspectors. algae: microorganisms...
Gabe SemenzaOct 23, 20183 minDo you have a permanent wood foundation?By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard While traditional basement walls are made from masonry materials such as concrete or stone,...
Gabe SemenzaOct 15, 20182 minPros and cons of carpeted bathroomsBy Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI, and Kenton Shepard Carpeted bathrooms are bathrooms that have carpeted floors instead of...
Gabe SemenzaOct 10, 20185 minBasic waterproofing for basementsBy Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water...
Gabe SemenzaOct 9, 20187 minResidential foundation insulationHomes constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements...
Gabe SemenzaOct 4, 20184 minProtect your home from water damageWater may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...
Gabe SemenzaOct 3, 20185 minWinterize your homeBy Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually...
Gabe SemenzaSep 27, 20185 minYour water heater's maintenance timelineBy Fran J. Donegan for The Home Depot Storage tank water heaters are the type of appliance that can hum along for years. Once installed,...
Gabe SemenzaSep 24, 20189 minMold, moisture and your home Mold and moisture issues are unfortunately a common problem in Missoula and Montana. No home can be built to fully exclude mold. Because...
Gabe SemenzaAug 21, 20184 minCheck your HVAC systems before they check out on youBy Fran J. Donegan for The Home Depot Have you ever woken up in the middle of a winter night, shivering under the blankets and able to...