Barry Stone
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Whirlpool tub isn't meant to be showerJan 29, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. We just bought a remodeled older home. Our home inspector found no problems with the whirlpool tub and shower setup, but since moving in we are having problems with d...
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Problems with wet insulation found during inspectionJan 22, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. I recently did a home inspection on a new house and found problems involving wet cellulose insulation in the walls. The insulation was installed about three months ag...
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Home inspector goes to small claims courtJan 15, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. I've been a home inspector for about two years, so I'm still learning. Unfortunately, I just learned a very hard lesson after doing a free walk-through inspection as ...
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Specialists needed to identify, remove asbestos from atticJan 08, 2015 11:01 pm - Q. I purchased my home about seven years ago, and my home inspector said nothing about asbestos in the attic. Recently, I decided to add more insulation and was told the...
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Unexpected moisture problem under houseDec 25, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. My house is built on a raised foundation and has a moisture problem under the floor. I first noticed this when the flooring began to warp and to change color. So I cr...
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Who is liable for undisclosed septic problem?Dec 18, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. Two days after we moved into our home, the septic system backed up into the tub and toilet. This was a big surprise because the septic had been inspected and approved...
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Understanding GFCI outletsDec 11, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. We just bought an old house, built in the 1950s, so the electrical outlets are not grounded. We'd like to add GFCI outlets near the bathroom and kitchen sinks for sho...
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In Illinois, a buyer's agent represents the buyerDec 04, 2014 11:01 pm - Readers: In a recent column, I answered a question from a Washington, D.C., real estate attorney. A number of real estate agents and attorneys have written to express di...
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Undisclosed water intrusion in additionNov 27, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. Our house has a three-room addition that was built without a permit, according to the sellers' disclosure statement. We hired a home inspector before we bought the pr...
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Furnace recall overlooked by home inspectorNov 20, 2014 11:01 pm - Q. When we bought our home, our inspector said nothing about the furnace, except that it "appears functional." Recently, we had it serviced by a contractor who said it i...