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
- Mar 12, 2019
- 6 min
Ever consider a panic room?
By Nick Gromicko A safe room, also known as a panic room, is a fortified room that is installed in a private residence or business to...
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Gabe Semenza
- Feb 21, 2019
- 1 min
Pre-listing inspection for sellers
Eventually, your buyers are going to pay to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting your own...
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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 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
- Jan 10, 2019
- 3 min
Smoke detectors, alarms systems and upgrades
By Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 2013 72) has set standards to transition away from...
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Gabe Semenza
- Jan 3, 2019
- 5 min
Top 5: Fast fixes for faulty windows
By Joseph Truini for The Home Depot There’s a common misconception that if your home has older windows that are in less-than-perfect...
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Gabe Semenza
- Jan 1, 2019
- 3 min
VA loan basics
By Nick Gromicko A VA loan is a mortgage loan guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Like FHA loans, VA loans are...
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Gabe Semenza
- Dec 19, 2018
- 5 min
Electricity 101: Understanding the service panel
By Fran J. Donegan of The Home Depot Many homeowners who are unfamiliar with construction and wiring are timid when it comes to...
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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 6, 2018
- 8 min
10 easy ways to save money, energy in your home
By Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here...
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Gabe Semenza
- Nov 26, 2018
- 1 min
The Buy-Back Guarantee
If you hire me to inspect the home you are considering buying - and I miss something I should have found - the home will be purchased...
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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
- Nov 7, 2018
- 4 min
How to be a successful landlord
By Nick Gromicko Being a competent landlord requires a unique set of responsibilities and skills that makes the job unfit for many...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 31, 2018
- 4 min
How to clean algae and moss off asphalt shingles
By Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot Stains on asphalt roofing shingles make a house look shabby, which detracts from its value. In some...
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Gabe Semenza
- Oct 29, 2018
- 2 min
2-minute video: What really matters in a home inspection
Buying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but, depending on the findings, it...
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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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