Gabe SemenzaAug 8, 201811 minAsbestos: Facts and Tips for HomeownersWhat Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several...
Gabe SemenzaAug 6, 20188 min10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your HomeBy Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard of InterNACHI Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less...
Gabe SemenzaAug 1, 20183 minInspect your AC and keep it running efficientlyBy Nick Gromicko of InterNACHI A building's central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to...
Gabe SemenzaJul 31, 201823 minIn-depth look: Pollutants in your homeBiological pollutants Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continue to be spent cleaning up...
Gabe SemenzaJul 30, 20183 minAttached Garage Fire HazardsBy Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard, of InterNACHI The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take...
Gabe SemenzaJul 23, 20183 min15 tools every homeowner should own By Nick Gromicko and Ben Gromicko, of InterNACHI The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel...
Gabe SemenzaJul 20, 20181 minDouble-lugging: A hidden concern inside your home's electrical panelBased on the age of the home, I can regularly predict the type of electrical deficiencies I'll find inside its electrical panel(s). Not...
Gabe SemenzaJul 18, 20183 minSo, what's with that staining?A great number of homes that weren't built just yesterday typically include predictable issues. A bit of wood rot outside. At least minor...
Gabe SemenzaJul 17, 20183 minDryer vent safety 101: Tips you need to know" Every year, firefighters across the country respond to around 14,630 home fires caused by clothes dryers, according to the National...
Gabe SemenzaJul 16, 20182 minCommon Issues: Exposed wiringOf all the systems in a home, I view the electrical system as one of - if not the most - important. Homes resting on shaky foundations or...
Gabe SemenzaJul 12, 20182 minCommon Issues: Trees and roof damageOne of the first things I do when a customer hires me to inspect a home is to perform a quick online search of the property. If the home...