Barry Stone
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Homeowner can't find source of foul odorAug 10, 2018 6:00 am - Q, For the past two weeks, a strong foul odor has permeated our guest bedroom. We were sure an animal had died under the house, but the subarea has been thoroughly inspe...
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Why should we replace copper gas connectors?Aug 03, 2018 6:00 am - Q. A home inspector advised changing the gas connectors on my furnace, water heater and kitchen range. He says the old copper connectors are unsafe and should be replace...
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Heavy rains cause water to pool under houseJul 27, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Since the last rains, I've had swampy soil under my house, with ponds and puddles in several places. Many of my neighbors have the same problem, and some have had ser...
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Homeowner troubled by ongoing maintenanceJul 06, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Since we bought our home, we've had an endless stream of maintenance problems. The house is only about five years old, but everything seems to be going wrong. For exa...
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Home inspector wrong about safety glassJun 29, 2018 6:00 am - Q. Our home is about 50 years old. When we bought it, our home inspector said the sliding glass door did not have safety glass, and he advised us to replace it. Last wee...
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Buyer questions accuracy of home inspectionJun 22, 2018 6:00 am - Q. My home is now in escrow, and I'm having trouble with the home inspector's evaluation of the air conditioner. The A/C has always worked well, but the inspector says i...
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Copper pipes are not old but still leakingJun 15, 2018 5:00 am - Q. My house is only 15 years old, but the copper water lines already have green spots, and some of these spots are leaking. I thought copper pipes were supposed to be co...
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Contractor decides to do home inspection?Jun 08, 2018 6:00 am - Q. One of my clients asked me to inspect a 36-unit apartment complex. I have no experience as a home inspector but have been a licensed building contractor for many year...
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Addition to home makes bedroom illegalJun 01, 2018 6:00 am - Q. I nearly closed escrow on the sale of my home, but the deal fell through over a minor problem found by the buyer's home inspector. I own an old house with an added be...
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Water heater dispute between inspectorsMay 25, 2018 6:00 am - Q. We're buying our first home and are having problems with the home inspection. The report cites the water heater because it sits on the floor of a laundry room, and th...