Barry Stone
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Seller didn’t disclose shower drain problemFeb 01, 2024 6:15 am - A homeowner hired a home inspector who failed to identify a plumbing issue -- the shower in the basement had no drain connection.
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Should home inspectors mention asbestosJan 26, 2024 6:30 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 19, 2024 7:00 am - 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 12, 2024 6:30 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 05, 2024 6:30 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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Contractors overlook asbestos ceilingsDec 29, 2023 6:30 am - Q: I am a general contractor and recently encountered a situation of interest. While bidding on the remodeling of an older home, I noticed acoustic ceilings in severa...
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Home inspector explains comments against ‘needless litigations’Dec 21, 2023 6:00 am - Q: I look forward to your column as a weekly voice of common sense and reason. So I was surprised and offended by a statement you made in a recent article. Your main ...
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Home inspector provided no reportDec 18, 2023 10:57 pm - Q: I recently purchased a brand new home, and the home inspector I hired never gave me a written report. He just reviewed his findings verbally by phone and then sent...
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Comparing older and newer homesDec 02, 2023 5:00 am - Q: I'm considering the purchase of a home that was built in 1951, and I have two questions: 1. Are plumbing systems from that era consistent with today's standards? (I t...
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The best ways to vent an atticNov 25, 2023 6:00 am - Q: We're about to have a new shingle roof installed, but our roofing contractor says out attic is not adequately vented. We currently have a ridge vent and a power exhau...