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Home Inspection 101

Blog by M. Murphy

At National Property Inspections, Inc. we pride ourselves on professionalism, honesty and integrity in all aspects of business. Whether you’re looking for: a general home inspection, a commercial property inspection, or even a promising new career as the owner of an independently-operated property inspection franchise, National Property Inspections, Inc. has the answer for you. Founded in 1987, National Property Inspections, Inc. is one of the oldest and most well-respected names in the property inspection business. NPI franchisees in the United States and Canada have completed nearly 2 million commercial and residential inspections. In Canada, we operate as Global Property Inspections (GPI).

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Home Inspection 101

Home Air Purifiers

Oct. 23, 2008
Air purifers help to improve the air quality inside your home, and rid pollutants causing air impurity.

Window Condensation

Oct. 7, 2008
Window condensation is common in the fall months, when we turn on our heating systems for the first time. Learn how to solve moisture problems in your home.

Air Filters

Oct. 7, 2008
Air filters are provided on all forced air furnaces to remove dirt and lint from heated air. Keep the air in your home clean by knowing when and how to change your air filter.

Fall Curb Appeal

Sep. 23, 2008
With fall here, it may be the end of the growing season, but the beginning for another. Take advantage of preparing your home for next spring's garden while adding to your home's fall curb appeal.

Burglary Prevention 101

Sep. 12, 2008
Don't be one of the three out of four U.S. homes burglarized in the next 20 years. Take precautions before you head out the door to protect your home against burglary.

Plumbing Woes

Sep. 5, 2008
The proper flow of your home's plumbing system is an essential part of maintaining a well-functioning home. Assessing the system is part of any home inspection.

Parking Garages

Sep. 5, 2008
Parking garage maintenance is important for any building, mainly because it is the tenant and guest's first impression of your building.

Green Roofs

Aug. 21, 2008
Green roofs, also referred to as eco-roofs or garden roofs, allow maintenance-free plants to grow - on your roof. Not only do green roofs save energy and waste fewer fossil fuels, they show a creative side to your home or building.

Recycled Glass Countertops

Aug. 15, 2008
Glass and cement countertops have been around for decades, but production and manufacturers have been scarce. Today, glass is being salvaged by manufacturers and mixed with cement or epoxy to create unique recycled glass countertops.

Remote-Controlled Lighting

Aug. 7, 2008
Remote-controlled lighting, or the ability to raise, lower and turn on and off the lights in your home was difficult to do in the past. But because of improvements in wireless and power-line technology, it's now easier and more affordable.

Finish Grade

Aug. 7, 2008
Correct water drainage is often referred to as lot grading. Ensure that your property's grading is preventing water damage, and not the cause of it.

10 Mistakes to Make When Buying a Home

Jul. 25, 2008
Whether you are buying your first home or an upgrade, you want things to run smoothly. Avoid common mistakes by following these easy guidelines.

The Ceiling Fan Effect

Jul. 11, 2008
Ceiling fans circulate air. They work in different ways than our air conditioning systems, but their purpose in the summer months can actually help us with our energy bills.

The Colorless, Odorless, Silent Killer

Jul. 11, 2008
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas, but it's deadly. Protect yourself and your family from CO poisoning.

Smart Kitchens

The kitchen consumes a large percent of energy in a home. Creating a "smart" kitchen with new, energy efficient appliances, will save you money and resources.

Kitchen Safety

You love your kitchen but do you know all of the dangers hiding within? Keep your kitchen hazard-free by following these tips.

Water Leaks in the Kitchen

There are common problems found in the kitchen, and we're talking about above and beyond leaky faucets. The sink isn't the only spot to place concern during maintenance checks.

Door and Window Security

A building's security system is most commonly referred to as its security guards and surveillance systems. But the most important part of a security system is knocking at the door and tapping at the window.

Leaving Your Home for Vacation

Before you leave your house for even just a short summer vacation, make sure you are closing your house properly to avoid any disasters while you are away.

Heat, air conditioning, electricity and hot water all in one? Oh my!

Micro-cogenerators or combined heat and power systems combine heating, air conditioning, electricity and hot water into a single source.