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March 21, 2023

Bidets

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard     Common in much of Europe and Asia, bidets are toilet-like plumbing fixtures designed to promote posterior hygiene. Although bidet […]
January 13, 2023

Bat Infestation

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Bats are nocturnal mammals found in most inhabited places throughout the world. Bat infestation in homes, especially in attics, can be […]
December 30, 2022

Asbestos: Facts and Tips for Home Inspectors and Homeowners

What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos […]
April 15, 2022

Home Safety for the Elderly

Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1 million people over age 65 are treated in hospital emergency rooms […]
March 18, 2022

For Homeowners and Inspectors: What to Do After Disaster Strikes

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Katie McBride Many homeowners face natural disasters that force them to leave their belongings behind and evacuate their homes. Before returning […]
December 10, 2021

Electricity: Origins, Consumption and Costs

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® April 2010 Electricity — the flow of electrical power or charge — is a basic product of nature and one of the most […]
September 24, 2021

Disadvantages of Solar Energy

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® While the considerable advantages offered by solar energy move some proponents to ignore the budding technology’s comparatively minor flaws, these imperfections must be […]
August 20, 2021

Common Electrical Conductor Types

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard   Poorly installed and maintained electrical cables are a common cause of electrical fires in homes. Many older homes […]
August 6, 2021

Commercial and Home Inspector Safety: Carcinogens on the Job

by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko Commercial and residential inspectors know that facing potential dangers in the course of their inspections is an inherent risk of the […]
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