Barry Stone
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Should foundation vents be closed to save heat?Jan 03, 2021 5:00 am - Q: Our downstairs family room never gets as warm as the rest of the house. This room is side by side with the walk-in sub-area, and we're wondering if we should close th...
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A risky way to end the holidaysDec 27, 2020 5:00 am - Q: I'm writing to share some fireplace maintenance advice that may be of benefit to your readers. Let them know they can save the cost of a chimney sweep by burning thei...
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Disgruntled buyer condemns home inspectorsDec 20, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Your repeated endorsement of home inspectors should be taken with a large grain of salt. When I bought my home, the inspector approved the roof without ever having lo...
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Buyers disappointed with home inspectorDec 12, 2020 5:00 am - Q: When we purchased our home, the home inspector didn't want us to attend the inspection. He simply mailed us the report. Since moving in, we've found defects that were...
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Code violations not found by inspectorsDec 06, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Last year we bought a newly built home. Our home inspector found absolutely no defects, but now we've learned there are some electrical code violations. How could the...
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Buyer questions honesty of home inspectorNov 29, 2020 5:00 am - Q: The house we just bought has problems that were missed or minimized by our home inspector. The main one involves the toilet, which he reported as "loosely attached to...
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Agent questions disclosure requirementsNov 22, 2020 5:00 am - Q: After we bought our home, we learned the next door neighbors are dealing drugs. The police have raided the place twice in three months, but the illegal activity conti...
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Buyer surprised by rusty pipesNov 15, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My daughter recently bought a condo. After moving in, she found that the faucets have rust-colored water when they are first turned on. Our plumber says the old steel...
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Homeowner worried about asbestos insulationNov 08, 2020 5:00 am - Q: The home inspector who checked my house reported that the attic insulation is about 6 inches thick, but he didn't say whether it's made of fiberglass, asbestos or cel...
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No one disclosed leaking shower panNov 01, 2020 7:00 am - Q: After buying our home, we discovered a leak in our upstairs shower when water began dripping from the downstairs ceiling. That's when we noticed the ceiling had previ...