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Upgrade Your Water Quality w/Home Master Artesian RO System

The water filter, Home Master TMAFC-ERP Artesian Full Contact Reverse Osmosis System, is a highly innovative and efficient RO system that addresses common issues associated with traditional RO systems. With its patented 2-Pass Alkaline Remineralization and 7-stage purification process, this system ensures the production of great-tasting, highly pure mineral water right from your tap. Let’s… Continue reading Upgrade Your Water Quality w/Home Master Artesian RO System

Holiday Lights: Dynamic and Customizable Lighting Options

Govee RGBIC LED Strip Lights4.5876 RatingsBuy On AmazonTwinkly Dots4.193 RatingsBuy On AmazonTwinkly Music4.31,070 RatingsBuy On AmazonTwinkly Strings4.75,534 RatingsBuy On AmazonTwinkly LED Lights4.5276 RatingsBuy On AmazonTwinkly Light Tree4.015 RatingsBuy On AmazonTwinkly Strings4.75,534 RatingsBuy On Amazon With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s time to elevate your decorations with mesmerizing and customizable lighting. In this… Continue reading Holiday Lights: Dynamic and Customizable Lighting Options

Twinkly Holiday Lights Review – Transform Your Space with Smart Christmas Lights

Twinkly Lights Review:   The Twinkly Strings App Controlled 157 Feet Smart Christmas Lights with 600 RGB LEDs and Green Wire for Indoor and Outdoor Decorative Lighting is a versatile and customizable lighting solution. With its app-controlled features and endless preset effects, these lights offer a unique way to transform your space with light and… Continue reading Twinkly Holiday Lights Review – Transform Your Space with Smart Christmas Lights

15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Ben Gromicko The following items are essential tools that every homeowner should own but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful. 1.  Plunger For a homeowner, clogged sink or toilet is… Continue reading 15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

Infrared Thermography

Infrared thermography (IRT) is the science used to capture and process thermal information using non-contact measurement tools. This is done by analyzing infrared (IR) radiation emitted from an object whose temperature is above absolute zero. Because this wavelength exists outside of the visible spectrum of light, infrared measuring devices are required to capture and process… Continue reading Infrared Thermography

Why Home Inspectors Use Crawl Bots.

Why Home Inspectors Use Crawl Bots Crawlspace robots, also known as crawl bots or crawlers, are remote-operated, unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) designed to capture photos and videos in otherwise inaccessible crawlspaces. Although newer to the inspection industry, this technology has a decades-long history in other fields, such as space, agriculture, mining, emergency response, and military.… Continue reading Why Home Inspectors Use Crawl Bots.

Should I Add Insulation?

After air-sealing your attic and basement, it’s important to check the insulation levels in your attic and add more if needed. Insulating your attic is the easiest way to improve your home’s energy efficiency and your comfort. Do You Have Enough Insulation? To determine if you need more insulation, take a look across your attic.… Continue reading Should I Add Insulation?

How Clean Does Indoor Air Need to Be?

Balanced Ventilation System This home’s balanced ventilation system relies on an Energy Recovery Ventilator ERV tied to an existing forced-air HVAC system. Along with kitchen and bath fans, it maintains indoor air quality without compromising energy efficiency. 1. ERV intake Fresh air is drawn in through a duct and passes through the ERV’s core, where heat and… Continue reading How Clean Does Indoor Air Need to Be?

Is it worth the risk to purchase a home after waiving the Home Inspection and/or Appraisal Clauses?

The Columbus Board of Realtors says that the housing market in the Columbus Metro Area is booming, but the number of available homes is not keeping pace with the current demand. Some buyers are waiving the purchase contract’s home inspection and appraisal clauses in this competitive market to secure a deal, even if it means… Continue reading Is it worth the risk to purchase a home after waiving the Home Inspection and/or Appraisal Clauses?