Oct 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Neither material is the clear winner. Copper is the longer-lived, tougher pipe. PEX is cheaper, faster to install and better at surviving a freeze. In a house you are buying, the pipe material matters less than how it was installed, how old it is and whether it has...
Oct 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
A townhouse inspection covers everything a house inspection does, plus one question a detached home never raises: where does your unit end and the building begin? Use the checklist below to walk the unit, the shared components and the paperwork before your inspection...
Oct 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
A walk and talk inspection is a short, informal visit. An inspector walks the home with you, points out visible concerns out loud, and usually leaves you without a written report. It can give you a quick read on a house when time is tight. It is not a substitute for a...
Oct 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Most sewer cleanouts sit outside near the foundation where the sewer line leaves the house, or near the property line or sidewalk. Indoors, look for a capped pipe on the lowest horizontal run in a basement or crawlspace. If a quick walk-around fails, check your plot...
Oct 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
A strong way to test household dust for lead is wipe sampling analyzed by an NLLAP-recognized laboratory. Consumer spot kits have known limits and should not be treated as definitive. Your next step is to collect a lab-ready wipe sample or hire a certified sampler. If...
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