Barry Stone
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Shear panels provide structural supportApr 05, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I'm having a disagreement with the home inspector who was hired by my buyers. The inspection report says the shear panels under the house may not provide adequate str...
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Homeowner confused about electrical reportMar 29, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I've got a problem that's very technical, so I hope I can explain it clearly. According to the home inspector who checked my house, my electrical service panel is use...
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Master bedroom is not a bedroom without windowsMar 08, 2020 6:00 am - Q: I nearly closed escrow on the sale of my home, but the deal fell through over a minor problem reported by the buyers' home inspector. The house is old and has an adde...
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Why does my shower get too hot?Mar 01, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My shower is a pain in the neck; in fact, it's a burning pain in the neck! Every time I take a shower, heaven help me if someone flushes the toilet or runs the washin...
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Homeowner worried about fragile roof tilesFeb 16, 2020 5:00 am - Q: My new home is being built, and the contractor recommends a tile roof. Tile roofing seems great as far as appearance, longevity and fire resistance, but I'm concerned...
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Brick planter should not be built against the houseFeb 09, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Last year, I built a brick planter against the front wall of my home. Now that I'm selling the property, the termite inspector says there should be an air space betwe...
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Seller asks about installation of smoke alarmsFeb 02, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Our listing agent says we have to install smoke alarms before selling our home. We've lived here for 35 years without alarms and have never had a problem with fires. ...
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What are the fencing rules for swimming pools?Jan 26, 2020 5:00 am - Q: I'm preparing to build a fence around my swimming pool for child-safety reasons. Most likely, there are legal standards for pool fencing, and I want to be sure my new...
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Hot attic cause furnace blower to activateJan 19, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Last year we replaced our rock roof with asphalt shingles, and the strangest thing has been happening ever since. Whenever the weather is hot, the forced air furnace ...
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Homeowner has swamp under houseJan 12, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Every time it rains, the crawl space under my house becomes a swamp, with ponds and puddles everywhere. Several of my neighbors have the same problem, but I've crawle...