Barry Stone
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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...
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What to do when a window won't stop leakingJan 05, 2020 5:00 am - Q: Last winter, one of our windows leaked for the third year in a row. We've tried caulking and have even installed an awning over the window: all to no avail. Each time...
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Buyer questions illegal laundry drainDec 29, 2019 5:00 am - Q: The home I'm buying has a bootlegged drainpipe from the laundry, which was pointed out by my home inspector. Instead of draining into the septic system, the pipe runs...
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Inspection report not a repair list for sellersDec 21, 2019 5:00 am - Q: We hired a home inspector to evaluate the home we're buying, but now we're wondering if it was worth the money. The inspector provided a long list of problems, but wh...
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Folding ladder in garage ceilingDec 15, 2019 6:00 am - Q: We want to use our attic for additional storage space and were planning to install a folding ladder in the garage ceiling to provide access. This seemed like a good i...
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Termite inspections are routinely required for home saleDec 08, 2019 5:00 am - Q. A friend told me the law requires a termite inspection when you sell a home. Now that I'm preparing to put my house on the market, I need to know if this is true. Als...
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Causing and preventing dryrot on eavesDec 01, 2019 5:00 am - Q. When we bought our home, the termite inspector found dry rot on the eaves, and the seller had to pay hundreds of dollars to replace the damaged boards. Now that we're...