Gabe Semenza
Spring is coming: So is runoff
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...
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Gabe Semenza
- Feb 19, 2019
- 6 min
Log home basics
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...
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Gabe Semenza
- Jan 31, 2019
- 2 min
Former Olympian blames radon for lung cancer
By Gabe Semenza Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United states, behind only smoking. Children are especially...
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Gabe Semenza
- Jan 29, 2019
- 3 min
House numbers: They could save your life
By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Ever wonder about your house number? Often, the previous owner installed the number and the new...
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Gabe Semenza
- Jan 22, 2019
- 5 min
Re-roof or repair?
Roof and Drainage System Maintenance and Replacement By Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot Roof assessments are among the most valuable...
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Gabe Semenza
- Dec 12, 2018
- 4 min
Protect your property from water damage
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...
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Gabe Semenza
- Dec 10, 2018
- 8 min
Wildlife control at home
Montana is Ground Zero for wildlife. Here's how to control wildlife damage around the home with common-sense control methods. By Nick...
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Gabe Semenza
- Dec 3, 2018
- 1 min
Why I offer free infrared inspections
My infrared camera helps me to see potential issues other inspectors cannot. That's why I use an infrared camera on every inspection - at...
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Gabe Semenza
- Nov 23, 2018
- 4 min
Holiday home safety tips
The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire...
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Gabe Semenza
- Nov 19, 2018
- 11 min
Asbestos: Facts and tips
What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several...
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Gabe Semenza
- Nov 8, 2018
- 5 min
Household and environmental hazards
This list of terms covers most of the common household dangers likely to be encountered by InterNACHI inspectors. algae: microorganisms...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 23, 2018
- 3 min
Do 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,...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 15, 2018
- 2 min
Pros and cons of carpeted bathrooms
By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI, and Kenton Shepard Carpeted bathrooms are bathrooms that have carpeted floors instead of...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 10, 2018
- 5 min
Basic waterproofing for basements
By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI Water Damage Concerns Basements are typically the area of a structure most at risk for water...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 9, 2018
- 7 min
Residential foundation insulation
Homes constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago, primarily due to significant improvements...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 4, 2018
- 4 min
Protect your home from water damage
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...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 3, 2018
- 5 min
Winterize your home
By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard Winterization is the process of preparing a home for the harsh conditions of winter. It is usually...
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Gabe Semenza
- Sep 27, 2018
- 5 min
Your water heater's maintenance timeline
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,...
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Gabe Semenza
- Sep 24, 2018
- 9 min
Mold, 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...
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Gabe Semenza
- Aug 21, 2018
- 4 min
Check your HVAC systems before they check out on you
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...
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