Gabe SemenzaMar 14, 20192 minSpring is coming: So is runoffBy 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...
Gabe SemenzaMar 12, 20196 minEver 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...
Gabe SemenzaFeb 21, 20191 minPre-listing inspection for sellersEventually, 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...
Gabe SemenzaFeb 19, 20196 minLog home basicsLog homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their...
Gabe SemenzaJan 31, 20192 minFormer Olympian blames radon for lung cancerBy Gabe Semenza Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United states, behind only smoking. Children are especially...
Gabe SemenzaJan 22, 20195 minRe-roof or repair?Roof and Drainage System Maintenance and Replacement By Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot Roof assessments are among the most valuable...
Gabe SemenzaJan 10, 20193 minSmoke detectors, alarms systems and upgradesBy Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code (NFPA 2013 72) has set standards to transition away from...
Gabe SemenzaJan 3, 20195 minTop 5: Fast fixes for faulty windowsBy Joseph Truini for The Home Depot There’s a common misconception that if your home has older windows that are in less-than-perfect...
Gabe SemenzaJan 1, 20193 minVA loan basicsBy 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...
Gabe SemenzaDec 19, 20185 minElectricity 101: Understanding the service panelBy Fran J. Donegan of The Home Depot Many homeowners who are unfamiliar with construction and wiring are timid when it comes to...
Gabe SemenzaDec 12, 20184 minProtect your property from water damageWater may be essential to life, but, as a destructive force, water can diminish the value of your home or building. Homes as well as...
Gabe SemenzaDec 6, 20188 min10 easy ways to save money, energy in your homeBy 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...
Gabe SemenzaNov 26, 20181 minThe Buy-Back GuaranteeIf you hire me to inspect the home you are considering buying - and I miss something I should have found - the home will be purchased...
Gabe SemenzaNov 23, 20184 minHoliday home safety tipsThe winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire...
Gabe SemenzaNov 19, 201811 minAsbestos: Facts and tipsWhat Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several...
Gabe SemenzaNov 8, 20185 minHousehold and environmental hazardsThis list of terms covers most of the common household dangers likely to be encountered by InterNACHI inspectors. algae: microorganisms...
Gabe SemenzaNov 7, 20184 minHow to be a successful landlordBy Nick Gromicko Being a competent landlord requires a unique set of responsibilities and skills that makes the job unfit for many...
Gabe SemenzaOct 31, 20184 minHow to clean algae and moss off asphalt shinglesBy Michael Chotiner of The Home Depot Stains on asphalt roofing shingles make a house look shabby, which detracts from its value. In some...
Gabe SemenzaOct 29, 20182 min2-minute video: What really matters in a home inspectionBuying a home? The process can be stressful. A home inspection is supposed to give you peace of mind but, depending on the findings, it...
Gabe SemenzaOct 23, 20183 minDo 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,...