September - 2016

Drones Give Home Inspectors Bird's-eye View

Drones make checking hard-to-reach places, such as steep roofs, much easier for home inspectors and insurance agents. With new rules for...

HEAT DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS

Radiators are used in steam and hot water heating. Heat is distributed through your home in a variety of ways. Forced-air systems use...

WOOD AND PELLET HEATING

Today you can choose from a new generation of wood- and pellet-burning appliances that are cleaner burning, more efficient, and powerful...

FURNACES AND BOILERS

Upgrading to a high efficiency furnace or boiler is an effective way to save money on home heating. Most U.S. homes are heated with...

5 Ways You Didn’t Know You Could Save for a Down Payment

Buying your first home conjures up all kinds of warm and fuzzy emotions: pride, joy, contentment. But before you get to the good stuff,...

Should You Look for Your First House — Or Renew Your Lease?

Consider 5 key questions in your quest to decide whether you’re ready to go for it. Tired of working so hard just to build your...

Six Months After Quitting My Job – Here Are My Honest Thoughts

When I decided to pull the plug on my job at the end of 2015, there were a lot of thoughts running through my mind. On one hand, I was...

So You Want to Be a NY Home Inspector – Part 3

Let’s now take a look at your assets. For the record none of these are essential, just nice to have. 1. Experience with home construction...

So You Want to Be a NY Home Inspector – Part 2

If you are considering becoming a Home Inspector you must take a personal inventory. Some of the obstacles that commonly impede success...

NY Home Inspection – Part 1

Inspecting a house is a daunting task. Standing in front and looking at a house, an inspector can become overwhelmed by the sheer number...