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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). SubscribeRecent CommentsArchive |
Home Inspection 1012008
Dec. 16, 2008
Extension cords are used and abused, and can be great annoyances, especially during the holiday season.
Dec. 16, 2008
Tankless water heaters are up to 34 percent more efficient than storage tank water heaters. Tankless water heaters heat water as needed, unlike conventional storage heaters that heat water and store it in a tank where it cools and is reheated until it is
Dec. 5, 2008
Tagged with: chimney, fireplace safety, fireplaces, home inspections, property inspections, winter safety
The winter months are a popular time to curl up in front of your fireplace. So make sure that your fireplace is in the proper condition for this winter.
Dec. 5, 2008
Tagged with: decorating safety, holiday decorating, holiday lighting, holiday lighting safety, holiday safety
Holiday lighting can be fun and entertaining, but it can also be dangerous if safety precautions aren't taken. Make sure you're following safety procedures before stringing lights.
Oct. 23, 2008
Tagged with: activated carbon air filters, air filter solutions, air impurity, air ionizers, home air purifiers, ultraviolet germicidal irradiation systems
Air purifers help to improve the air quality inside your home, and rid pollutants causing air impurity.
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.
Oct. 7, 2008
Tagged with: air filter, air filter changing, air filter cleaning, air filters, clogged air filter, furnace, home air filters
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.
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.
Sep. 12, 2008
Tagged with: burglary prevention, burglary prevention tips, home burglary, home safety, home vandalism
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.
Sep. 5, 2008
Tagged with: home inspection, national property inspections, plumbing, plumbing inspection, plumbing sytem, property inspection
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.
Sep. 5, 2008
Tagged with: building maintenance, building parking, commercial inspections, national property inspections, parking garage, property inspections
Parking garage maintenance is important for any building, mainly because it is the tenant and guest's first impression of your building.
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.
Aug. 15, 2008
Tagged with: cement, countertops, creative countertops, epoxy, recycled glass countertops, recycled glass fragments
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.
Aug. 7, 2008
Tagged with: automated lighting, lighting technology, national property inspections, remotecontrolled lighting
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.
Aug. 7, 2008
Tagged with: exterior inspections, finish grading, home inspections, lot grading, national property inspections, property inspections
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.
Jul. 25, 2008
Tagged with: buying a home, home buying mistakes, home guidelines, home inspection, national property inspections
Whether you are buying your first home or an upgrade, you want things to run smoothly. Avoid common mistakes by following these easy guidelines.
Jul. 11, 2008
Tagged with: air circulation, air conditioning, ceiling fans, energy bills, energy costs, summer energy bills, summer heat
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.
Jul. 11, 2008
Tagged with: carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide detectors, carbon monoxide poisoning, co, co prevention tips, silent killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless and colorless gas, but it's deadly. Protect yourself and your family from CO poisoning.
Tagged with: energy efficient appliances, energy use, kitchen, kitchen appliances, kitchen remodeling, smart kitchen
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.
You love your kitchen but do you know all of the dangers hiding within? Keep your kitchen hazard-free by following these tips.
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