Barry Stone
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Who should attend the home inspectionMar 05, 2024 8:12 pm - Buyers have some control over who attends the inspection for a home they are in the process of buying.
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Trying to decipher an inspection reportMar 05, 2024 7:58 pm - Buyers grow concerned over house sale after Inspector says roof is “near the end of its functional life.”
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When is a basement a legal bedroom?Feb 27, 2024 1:01 pm - When is a basement just a basement — and not a taxable extra bedroom? What are the window requirements? Does it matter if there’s a closet?
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Plumber challenges home inspectorFeb 05, 2024 1:55 pm - Your plumber says he found code violations with gas and water lines. How can you tell if he’s right or just upselling?
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Do new homes really need a home inspection?Feb 05, 2024 1:42 pm - Your home is new, so do you really need a home inspection? A separate home inspection can help you take full advantage of your builder’s warranty.
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Avoiding cold showers can be trickyJan 30, 2024 4:00 pm - Q: Our family has an ongoing problem with shower temperature. Whenever someone takes a shower, everyone else must avoid using the plumbing. Flushing a toilet, turning...
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Should home inspectors mention asbestosJan 22, 2024 10:00 am - Q: From time to time, your column addresses the subject of asbestos, and you sometimes refer to building materials as “possibly containing asbestos.” As a home inspector...
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Buyer regrets not having home inspectionJan 16, 2024 4:37 pm - Q: We bought our first home during a sellers’ market, so we mistakenly agreed to an as-is purchase. Our real estate agent told us that a home inspection had already ...
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Undisclosed problem with exterior sidingJan 10, 2024 12:01 am - Q: Since moving into our home about two months ago, we've found that the exterior siding is warped and crumbly in several places. None of this was disclosed by our ho...
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Home reeks of cigarette smokeJan 03, 2024 1:11 am - Q: Before we bought our home, the sellers kept flowery room deodorizers throughout the house. We didn't think much about it at the time. But since moving in, we've be...
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