Barry Stone
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Homeowner uncertain about vinyl sidingFeb 02, 2026 6:15 am - The plywood siding on our house is rotted in many places. We're planning to install vinyl siding over it, but we've got some questions that need answers before we go ahead.
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Homeowner nearly burned by TV plumberJan 26, 2026 5:31 pm - I've owned my home for 25 years and have never had a serious plumbing problem. But recently, the toilet has been running off and on for no reason.
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Yelp referrals for home inspectorsJan 20, 2026 3:50 pm - In one of your columns, a buyer was annoyed her agent would not recommend a home inspector. I'm a Realtor, and our company has a policy against recommending any service providers.
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Who is qualified to inspect gas fixtures?Jan 13, 2026 12:35 pm - You occasionally discuss how home inspectors inspect gas-burning fixtures. In my opinion, home inspectors are not qualified to inspect gas appliances.
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Should we remove our asbestos ceiling?Jan 05, 2026 1:22 pm - Our home’s textured ceiling contains 5% asbestos. Should we spray paint to cover it or pay a contractor $3,000 to remove it?
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Water issue not disclosed in trustee saleDec 30, 2025 3:14 pm - New homeowners discover the home they bought from a family trust had a major ground drainage problem at the time of the sale. Buyers have since learned the Realtor was aware of the issue and hid it. Who is liable for damages?
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Should we tell our home inspector about the mold?Dec 22, 2025 12:11 pm - We're about to buy a six-year-old home that originally had a mold problem. Are we required to disclose the initial mold issue to our home inspector, or should we wait to see if he notices any evidence of mold?
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What to do with a flooded crawlspaceDec 16, 2025 2:48 pm - Home inspector Barry Stone advises a homeowner on how to handle a flooded crawlspace.
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Buyers demand new roof from sellersDec 09, 2025 6:15 am - Before we sold our house, I repaired a roof leak. The home inspector did not find any problems with the roof. But after the buyers moved in, two roof leaks occurred. Now they want us to pay for a new roof.
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Columnist addresses complaint from RealtorDec 02, 2025 12:31 pm - As a real estate broker for many years, I often find the tone of your articles to be anti-Realtor. I think you could tone down the us-versus-them approach regarding real estate professionals.
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