Gabe Semenza
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 26, 2018
- 3 min
For Sale by Owner: Pros and Pitfalls
By Nick Gromicko, founder of InterNACHI In 2006, these "for sale by owner" (or FSBO) sellers totaled 12%, according to the National...
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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
- Sep 17, 2018
- 3 min
Three costly mistakes homeowners should avoid
Costly Mistake #1: Thinking you can't afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach...
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Gabe Semenza
- Sep 6, 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
- Sep 5, 2018
- 2 min
Why hire a home inspector if you are buying 'As Is'?
By Mark Cohen, J.D., LL.M., InterNACHI General Counsel, and Nick Gromicko, InterNACHI Founder Some sellers – often, those working without...
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Gabe Semenza
- Sep 4, 2018
- 6 min
Electrical safety
Electricity is an essential part of our lives. However, it has the potential to cause great harm. Electrical systems will function almost...
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Gabe Semenza
- Aug 29, 2018
- 3 min
Choosing the right home inspector
Buying a home? It's probably the most expensive purchase you'll ever make. This is no time to shop for a cheap inspection. The cost of...
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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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Gabe Semenza
- Aug 14, 2018
- 4 min
Choosing a Manufactured Home
Manufactured homes no longer have to be the simple, rectangular, boxy trailer homes of the past. Depending on the size of your home site,...
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Gabe Semenza
- Aug 8, 2018
- 11 min
Asbestos: Facts and Tips for Homeowners
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
- Aug 6, 2018
- 8 min
10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home
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...
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Gabe Semenza
- Aug 1, 2018
- 3 min
Inspect your AC and keep it running efficiently
By Nick Gromicko of InterNACHI A building's central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to...
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Gabe Semenza
- Jul 31, 2018
- 23 min
In-depth look: Pollutants in your home
Biological pollutants Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continue to be spent cleaning up...
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Gabe Semenza
- Jul 30, 2018
- 3 min
Attached Garage Fire Hazards
By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard, of InterNACHI The purpose of this article is twofold. First, at InterNACHI, we’d like you to take...
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