Three Deadly Mistakes Home Buyer Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever make. Most homeowners would […]
Why do many garages pose a fire hazard? Where are you most likely to do any welding or any work on your car? These activities require working with all sorts of flammable materials. Water heaters and boilers may be installed in garages, and they can create sparks that may ignite fumes or fluids. Car batteries, too, […]
The following items are essential tools that homeowners 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 A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems that you will face. With […]
What is a home inspection? A home inspection is a visual examination of the home’s major structure, systems, and components that are visible and safely accessible. The inspector should substantially adhere to a standard of practice that outlines what should be covered during a general home inspection, as well as what is excluded. Some inspectors […]
Have you cleaned your dryer vent lately? Here are some dryer vent safety tips and facts. Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past them while they tumble inside a spinning drum. Heat is provided by an electrical heating element or gas burner. Some heavy garment loads can contain more […]
Do you know what type of electrical wiring is in your home? Aluminum wiring can be a fire hazard. Older homes throughout Northeast Ohio have this type of wiring. Between approximately 1965 and 1973, single-strand (solid) aluminum wiring was sometimes substituted for copper branch-circuit wiring in residential electrical systems due to the sudden escalating price […]
10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home 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. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners […]
National Radon Awareness Month Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon The EPA recommends: If you are buying a home or selling your home, have it tested for radon. For a new home, ask if radon-resistant construction features were used and if the home has been tested. Fix the home if the radon level is 4 […]
Thinking of skipping a home inspection? You may have a better chance of sealing the deal, but there are significant risks involved. The housing market is red-hot right now, sparking a trend among homebuyers to skip home inspections to nab their dream home ahead of other offers. “We are seeing this in nearly all of the markets we serve […]
National Radon Action Month. Here are some basic radon facts Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil, and water from the natural decay of uranium. While levels in outdoor air pose a relatively low threat to human health, radon can accumulate to dangerous levels inside […]
Again, Top Choice Home Inspections, LLC provides a Licensed & Board Certified Home Inspector for Residential & Commercial Home Inspection Services. In addition, Radon Gas Testing, Private Well Inspections, Mold Inspections, and Wood-Destroying Insects Inspections throughout Northeast Ohio. Of course, this includes Alliance, Akron, Canton, Carrollton, Canal Fulton, and Dalton. Also Dover, Hartville, Lisbon, Louisville, Massillon, Minerva, New Philadelphia, as well as North Canton, Ravenna, Salem, and Uniontown. In addition serving Wayne County, Summit County, Stark County, Portage County, Carroll County, Mahoning County, & Columbiana County.
