Practical articles on home inspections, maintenance, moisture and indoor air quality, with guidance for homeowners and buyers in the Lower Mainland.
16 articles
Most homeowners have heard of mold. Fewer have heard of radon and that's a problem, because Health Canada names it the second-leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. It's a naturally occurring radioactive gas that se...
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Buying a home in Vancouver or the surrounding Lower Mainland can be a major investment. Whether you're purchasing an older detached house, a newer home, a condo, or a townhome, a professional home inspection can help you...
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Why Home Inspections Are Your Smartest Move as a Buyer
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Title: Mold in the Home: What You Can’t See Might Be Harming You
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What Is Asbestos?
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Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it.
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According to the InterNACHI Standards of Practice for Performing a General Home Inspection, a home inspector is required to inspect the insulation in the attic and describe the type and approximate average depth of insul...
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As your trusted home inspector in BC, energy efficiency is a top priority for us. InterNACHI advises that energy-efficient homes require less energy to perform household functions than homes that are less energy-efficien...
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Moisture is a big concern for any client and air leakage is an often overlooked aspect of managing moisture. At Foxhound Inspections, our qualified home inspectors make sure we pin point problematic areas and address the...
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This section provides inspectors with basic information that they can convey to homeowners for making appropriate decisions and taking appropriate actions to keep their homes dry and comfortable. Use this information to...
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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 a home inspection is very small relative to the value of the home being inspected. Th...
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About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child-safety devices on the market today. Any safety devic...
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The following items are essential tools, 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. Foxhound Inspections is...
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Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that.
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Did you know that the typical U.S. family spends about $2,200 a year on their home’s utility bills?
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Just like your vehicle needs a periodic check-up (oil change, breaks, tune-up), your home is no different. Home maintenance is a primary responsibility for every homeowner. Staying on top of a seasonal home maintenance s...
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