By 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 i...

Log homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their design...

By Gabe Semenza Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United states, behind only smoking. Children are especially susce...

By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Ever wonder about your house number? Often, the previous owner installed the number and the new owne...

Roof and Drainage System Maintenance and Replacement By Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot Roof assessments are among the most valuable o...

Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as comm...

Montana is Ground Zero for wildlife. Here's how to control wildlife damage around the home with common-sense control methods. By Nick Gro...

My infrared camera helps me to see potential issues other inspectors cannot. That's why I use an infrared camera on every inspection - at...

The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire...

What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several...

This list of terms covers most of the common household dangers likely to be encountered by InterNACHI inspectors. algae: microorganisms t...

By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard While traditional basement walls are made from masonry materials such as concrete or stone, inspector...

By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI, and Kenton Shepard Carpeted bathrooms are bathrooms that have carpeted floors instead of traditi...

By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water dama...

Homes constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements i...

Water may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as comm...

By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually pe...

By Fran J. Donegan for The Home Depot Storage tank water heaters are the type of appliance that can hum along for years. Once installed, ...

Mold and moisture issues are unfortunately a common problem in Missoula and Montana. No home can be built to fully exclude mold. Because ...

By 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 se...