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How to Prepare for a Home Inspection – A Home Inspector’s Perspective

Everyone involved in a home inspection wants a successful inspection. Most of the time, buyers are excited about the home. They want it to be safe and sound. Sellers are anxious to complete the sale. Real estate agents want satisfied clients and a completed...

Garage Hazards Part 3: Attached Garage Fire Separation – A Home Inspector’s Perspective

House and Attached Garage Fire Separation In my last two posts on garages, I discussed hazards found in the garage and proper operation of the garage door. The third area I'll focus on is the fire separation wall between the house and its attached garage. I'm not...

Garage Hazards Part 2: Garage Doors – A Home Inspector’s Perspective

In my last post about garage hazards, I wrote about many parts of a garage that can create hazards. Today I'll focus on the hazards of the vehicle entry garage door and its automatic door operator. The purpose of this post is to help you understand what a home...