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

By 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...

By Nick Gromicko of InterNACHI A building's central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to...

Biological pollutants Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continue to be spent cleaning up...

By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard, of InterNACHI The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take...

By Nick Gromicko and Ben Gromicko, of InterNACHI The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel...

Based on the age of the home, I can regularly predict the type of electrical deficiencies I'll find inside its electrical panel(s). Not...

A great number of homes that weren't built just yesterday typically include predictable issues. A bit of wood rot outside. At least minor...

" Every year, firefighters across the country respond to around 14,630 home fires caused by clothes dryers, according to the National...

Of 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...

One 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...