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AFCI: Aug '08
Age Of A House: Oct ‘97
Air Conditioning Balancing: Jul ‘99
Air Conditioning Basics: Jun ‘00
Air Conditioning Condenser Ratings: Feb ‘06
Air Conditioning Maintenance: May ‘07
Air Conditioning Problems: May '04
Air Quality - Indoor: Aug ‘94, Dec '02
Alerts, Advisories & Recalls: Aug
‘00
Aluminum Wiring: Jun '94, Nov '07
Anti-Scald Valves: Jul '02
ASHI Web Site: Sep ‘96
Asphalt - Over Concrete: Mar ‘94
Asphalt - Sealing: Dec ‘93
Attic - Exhaust Fan: Feb ‘94
Attic - Insulation: Nov ‘96, Nov '11, Dec '11
Attic - Ridge Vents: Sep ‘94
Attic - Stair Insulation: Mar ‘04
Attic - Unvented: Feb '08
Attic - Ventilation: Jun ‘93, Aug ‘97, Aug '03, Aug '09
Attic - Wind Turbines: Sep ‘94
Attic - Winterize: Dec ‘94
Basement - Escape Windows: Apr ‘94
Basement - Foundation Walls: Sep ‘01
Basement - Water Problems: Mar ‘95, Oct ‘95, May '03, Jun '09
Bathroom - Basement: Jul ‘93, Oct ‘95
Bathroom - Caulking: Aug ‘94
Bathroom - Exhaust Fans: Apr ‘96
Bathroom - Odor: Jul ‘98
Bathroom - Toilet Problems: Aug ‘94
Bathroom - Tub Repair: Jan ‘94
Bathroom - Venting: Oct ‘93
Bathtub Resurfacing: Jul ‘99, Jan ‘02
Bathtub Types: Jul ‘04
Bonus Room Complaints: Sep '06
Brick - Removing Mortar: May ‘94,
Apr ‘01
Builder-How To Choose: Nov ‘98
Builder Complaints: Sep ‘96, Oct ‘97, Oct ‘01
Builder Limiting Home Inspectors: Jan '03
Builder's License: Mar '07
Building A Home: Aug ‘01, Sep ‘01, Nov ‘01
Building Code Requirements: Jun ‘95
Call Before Digging: May '08
Carbon Monoxide: Oct ‘95, Feb ‘98, Jan ‘01, Dec ‘01, Mar '09
Carpet - How To Buy: Sep '10
Carpet - Padding: Jul ‘95
Carpet - Stains: Jul '02
Caulking - Basics: Jun '03
Caulking - Different Types: Jun ‘96
Caulking - Removing: Aug ‘94
Ceiling - Cracks: Mar ‘94
Ceiling - Fan Installation: Jul ‘95
Ceiling - Stains: Oct ‘93
Ceiling - Textured: Sep ‘94
Certified Chimney Sweep: Sep '11
CFL Bulbs: Dec '08
Chimney: Jul ‘98, Feb ‘00, Oct '05
Chimney Sweep: Sep '11
Chinese Drywall: May '09
Choosing A Contractor: Jul ‘97
Christmas Safety: Dec ‘97, Dec ‘04, Dec '09, Dec '10
Class Action - Georgia Pacific: Oct
‘97, Mar '06
Class Action - List: Nov ‘97
Class Action -
Class Action - Masonite Corporation: May ‘96, Mar '06
Clothes Dryer Problems: Apr ‘00
Cobweb Problems: Mar/Apr ‘93
Concrete - Control Joints: Mar ‘94
Concrete - Driveway Repair: Jul ‘94, Feb '09
Concrete - Repair: Apr ‘97
Concrete - Rust Stains: Jan ‘96
Concrete - Sweats: Jul ‘94
Concrete - White Powder: Apr ‘94
Construction Cost: Jan '03, Aug '04
Consumer Energy Tax Incentive: Mar ‘10
Consumer Product Safety Commission: May ‘99, Jul '08
Contractor - How To Choose: Jul ‘97,
Nov ‘98, Jun '02
Cost Of Repairs: Jan '03
Cost vs. Value: Jan/Feb ‘93, Jul ‘93, Nov ‘93, Jul ‘94, Feb '07, Feb '09
Counter Tops - Corian: Nov ‘93
Counter Tops - Quartz: Jun '06
Counter Tops - Scratched & Stained: Jul
'98
Craws Space - Moisture Problems Dec
‘00, Jan ‘06
Cutting Cooling Cost: Jul '09
Deck Safety: Mar '11
Deck Stairs: Aug ‘98
Decks: Composite Materials: Jul '03
Dekalb County's Inefficient Plumbing Replacement Plan: Jun' 08
Dekalb Mandates Low Flow Toilets: Mar' 08
Design Services: Jul ‘01
Digital Photos: Jan ‘02
Doors - Drilling Steel: Jul ‘94
Doors - Not Latching: Apr ‘94, Jan ‘96
Doors - Out Of Plumb: Nov ‘93
Doors - Reinforcing: Oct '10
Doors - Terms: Nov ‘05
Driveway - Repair: Apr ‘97
Dry Rot: Oct ‘94
Dry Well: Oct ‘05
Dryer - Venting: Nov ‘93, Feb ‘96
Dryvit - Below Grade: Nov ‘96
Duct Cleaning: Dec ‘97, Oct '02, Apr '09
Earth Quakes: Jul ‘94
EIFS - Class Actions: Jan ‘99, Sep '02
EIFS - Dryvit Below Grade: Nov ‘96
EIFS - Dryvit Settlement: Mar '03
EIFS - How To Identify: Jul ‘97
EIFS - Synthetic Stucco Problems: Dec ‘96, Sep ‘97, May ‘98
EIFS - What To Do About It: Sep ‘97, Mar ‘00
Electrical - AFCIs: Dec '02, Aug '08
Electrical - Aluminum Wiring: Jun ‘94,
Nov '07
Electrical - Breaker Size: Jun ‘94
Electrical - Christmas Lights: Dec
‘93
Electrical - Flickering Lights: Dec ‘93, Jan '03
Electrical - GFCI Breaker Recall: May ’99
Electrical - GFCIs: Jun ‘94, Sep ‘94, Mar ‘01, Dec '02, May '05, Sep '07
Electrical - Lights Flickering: Dec '93, Jan '03
Electrical - Light Insulation: Aug ‘94
Electrical - Neutral vs. Ground: May ‘94
Electrical - Panel Problems: Jul '07
Electrical - Receptacles: Nov '05
Electrical - Safety Rules: Jun ‘94, Dec ‘94
Electrical - Service Ground: Jun ‘94
Electrical - Tamper Resistant Receptacles: Feb '11
Electrical - Testing Outlets: Jul ‘94, Jul ‘95
Energy Audits: Mar ‘96, Dec ‘99, Mar '02, Nov '04, Nov '06, Nov '08, Jan '10
Energy Efficient Appliances: Jun ‘01
Energy Efficient Homes: Jun ‘95, Feb ‘00, Mar ‘00, Nov '02, Apr '06, Apr '07, Jul '09, Mar ‘10
Energy Savings Myths: Oct '11
Energy Star Homes: Nov '08
Exhaust Fan - Attic: Feb ‘94
Exhaust Fan -
Exterior Siding - ABTCO: Apr ‘99
Exterior Siding -
Exterior Siding - Caulking: Feb ‘94,
Sep ‘95
Exterior Siding - Fiber-Reinforced Cement: May ‘96, Jun ‘99
Exterior Siding - Filling Claims: Apr '05
Exterior Siding - Hardiplank: May ‘96
Exterior Siding - Installation Details: Sep ‘95
Exterior Siding -
Exterior Siding - Masonite: May ‘96,
Apr ‘98, Feb ‘99
Exterior Siding - Painting: Sep ‘95
Fan - Whole House: Jun ‘93
Federal Pacific Stab Lok Breakers: Website
Fire Escape Ladders: May '04
Fire Safety Checklist: Jul '05
Fire Sprinklers: Feb ‘99
Fireplaces, Vent Free: Jun ‘97, Mar '02
Floor Joist Support: Oct ‘98
Flooring - Asbestos: Jan/Feb ‘93,
Feb ‘95
Flooring - Bouncy: Oct ‘03
Flooring - Carpet Pads: Jul ‘95
Flooring - Removing Glue: May ‘94
Flooring - Sagging: May '02
Flooring - Squeaks: Jan ‘94
Flooring - Wood: Sep ‘93
Foundation - Cracks: Apr ‘94
Frozen Pipes: Jan ‘97
Furnace - Balancing Heat & Cool: Jul
‘99
Furnace - Duct Cleaning: Dec ‘97
Furnace - Filter Cleaning: Jul ‘95
Furnace - Filters: May ‘93, Feb ‘95, Jul '04
Furnace - Flues: Apr ’94, Nov ‘97
Furnace - Gas vs. Electric: Jul ‘93
Furnace - Heat Exchangers: Apr ‘00, Dec ‘01
Furnace - Maintenance: Nov '02
Furnace - Pilot Light: Mar/Apr ‘93
Furnace - Problems: Dec '07
Furnace - Problems in
Furnace - Thermostats: Jul ‘95
Furnace - Vent Pipe Problems: Nov ‘97
Garage - Floor Problems: Feb ‘94
Garage - Hot: Sep '06
Garage - Insulating: Nov ’97
Garage - Overhead Door Hazards: Apr '10
Gardens - Treated Wood: May ‘93
GFCI - Information: May '06, Sep '07
Green Homes: Jul '08
Gutters - Needed: Oct ‘93
Gutters - Painting Vinyl: Mar/Apr ‘93,
Feb ‘95
Gutter Guards: Aug '04
HADD_Homeowners Against Deficient Dwellings Jul '02
Handrails - Loose Post: Nov ‘95
Hardwood Floor Maintenance: Dec ‘01
Heating Bills: Feb '08, Feb '09
Home Builders Licensing: Apr '03
Home Builders Limiting Inspectors: Jul ‘00
Home Inspector - How To Choose: Jan
‘99, Mar '05
Home Inspector - Licensing: Aug '07, Apr '08
Home Maintenance: Apr ‘95, May '06, Jan '09, Nov '10
Home Safety: Dec ‘95, Aug ‘96, May ‘97, Nov ‘99, Oct '04, Jan '09
Home Security: Mar ‘97
Home Tips - Distribution: Jan ‘95, Mar ‘95, May ‘98
Home Tips - Reproducing: Oct ‘94
Home Warranty: May ‘01, Jun '02, Aug '10
Homeowner’s Records: Aug ‘01
Home's History: Oct '03
Hose Bibbs: Nov '03
Hot Garages: Sep '06
Insulation - Basement Walls: Jan ‘96
Insulation - Below Grade: Feb ‘97
Insulation - Blown vs. Batt: Jul ‘94
Insulation - Crawl Space: Oct ‘94,
Dec ‘94
Insulation - Foundation Protection: Feb ‘94
Insulation - Garage: Nov ‘93
Insulation - Roofs: Jul ‘00
Insulation - Spray Foam: Nov '11, Dec '11
Insulation - Walls: Feb ‘94
It's That Time Of Year Again: Nov '10
Kitchen Cabinets - Finishing: Sep ‘94
Kitchen Cabinets - Painting: Jul ‘93
Kitchen Countertops: Feb '03
Ladder Weight Limits: May '02
Laundry Sink Pump: Nov '05
Lead - Drinking Water: Aug ‘93, Oct ‘96
Lead - Housing Law: Mar/Apr ‘93, Oct ‘96, Jun '10
Lead - Paint: Aug ‘93, Oct ‘96, Nov ‘96, Jun '10
Life Expectancies: Jul '10
Light Bulbs CFL's: Dec '08
Light Bulb Burnout: Feb '04
Lightning Protection: Mar ‘94, Oct '06
Maintaining Your Home: May ‘00, Sep '04
Marketing Tips For Sellers: Sep '03
Metal Studs: Oct ‘94
Mildew Problems: Mar ‘98, Apr ‘01
Mold Problems: Apr ‘01, Feb ‘02, Apr '02, Sep '02, May '03, Feb '04, Apr '04
Mortgages: Nov ‘94
Moving Tips: Aug '06
New Construction Problems: Apr ‘01
New Home Buyer’s Beware: May ‘96
New Home Inspections: Apr ‘04
New Home Problems: Apr ‘01
Oak Flooring Maintenance: Dec ‘01
Oak Flooring Problems: Jan '07
Odor Removal: Jun ‘96
Painting - Appliances: Mar '08
Painting - Deck Sealers: Jun ‘98
Painting - Exterior: Jul ‘96, Jun ‘98, Nov '09
Painting - Garage Floors: Nov '03
Painting - How To Tell When To Paint: Jun
'11
Painting - Interior Cleaning: Oct ‘95
Painting - Kitchen Cabinets: Jul ‘93
Painting - Latex or Oil: Oct '09
Painting - Lead Base: Aug ‘93
Painting - Paint vs. Primer: Aug ‘95
Painting - Plastic: Feb '07
Painting - Sealing Decks: Apr ‘95
Painting - Vinyl Gutters: Mar/Apr ‘93,
Feb ‘95
Plumbing - Cold Showers: Apr ‘96
Plumbing - Copper On Galvanized: Aug
‘93
Plumbing - Lead Joints: May ‘93
Plumbing - Polybutylene Piping: Aug
‘95, Sep ‘96, Aug ‘97,
May ‘98, Sep ‘99, Jun '04, Mar '06, Sep '09
Plumbing - Traps: Jul ‘98
Plumbing - Venting
Polybutylene Piping: Aug ‘95, Sep ‘96, Aug ‘97, May ‘98, Sep ‘99, Jun '04, Mar '06, Sep '09
Predatory Lending Law: Apr '03
Pre-Listing Inspections: Jan '07, Jan '08
Preserving Older Homes: Nov ‘95
Pressure Treated Wood: Oct '02, Jan '04
Programmable Thermostats: Oct ‘99
Radon: May ‘93, Aug ‘93, Sep ‘96, Jun '04, Sep '08
Radon Home Detector: Jul '11
Recall Chek: Aug '10
Red Flags: Aug '11
Remodeler: How To Choose: Nov ‘98
Roof Shingles - Cleaning: May '11
Roof Shingles - Defective: Mar ‘99
Roof Shingles - Felt: Nov ‘93
Roof Shingles - Fungus: Sep ‘93
Roof Shingles - Replacing: May ‘93, Jan ‘95, Feb ‘95, Aug '09, Apr '11
Roof Shingles - Stains: Apr ‘96, May ‘01, Nov '05
Safety - See Home Safety
Safety Checklist: May ‘97, Nov ‘00
Security Items: Oct ‘00
Security Systems: Nov ‘00
Selling A Home: Jul ‘01
Septic Tanks: Jun ‘93, Aug ‘97, Feb ‘98, Aug '02, Jun '07, Feb '10
Sewage Ejector Pump: Sep '05
Siding - See Exterior Siding
Slab Insulation Problem: Feb ‘97
Smoke Detector Problems: Jan ‘97
Smoke Detectors: Sep ‘93, Jul '06
Soffit Vents: Jan ‘06
Space Heaters: Dec '06
Splices - Framing: Oct ‘98
Staining A Deck: Apr ‘97
Stairs - Uneven Ground: Mar ‘94
Stone - Adding A Fireplace: Dec ‘97
Stone - Synthetic Problems: Jan '05
Stucco - Removing Paint: May ‘94
Stucco - Sealing: Jan ‘94
Sunken Driveway Repair: Apr ‘97
Synthetic Stucco: See EIFS
Termite Letter Problem: Jun ‘97, Aug ‘99
Termite Treatment Option: Jun ‘97,
Sep ‘99, Dec '03, Mar '05, May '08
Testing - GFCIs: Dec ‘95
Testing - Smoke Detectors: Dec ‘95
Testing - T&P Valves: Apr '95, Apr ‘96
Thermal Expansion: Jun '05
Toilet Problems: Jan ‘01
Ventilation - Attic: See Attic
Ventilation - Whole House: May '02
Vinyl Siding: Feb ‘97
Vocabulary-Home Buyer’s: Jan ‘98
Wallpaper Removal: Jul '04
Washing Machine Water Hoses: Oct '03
Wasps -
Water Alarms: Jan ‘96, Sep '05
Water Heaters - Circulating Pump: Aug '05,
Oct '07
Water Heaters - Defects: Jan ‘00,
Jan ‘01
Water Heaters - Installation: Mar ‘98
Water Heaters - Maintenance: Sep '07
Water Heaters - Problems: Dec '05
Water Heaters - T&P Valves: Apr
‘95, Apr ‘96, May '10
Water Heaters - Tankless: Aug '05, Aug '07
Water Hammer: Oct '05
Weather-stripping - Attic Stairs: Nov '02
Whirlpool - Cleaning: Sep ‘00
Windows - Argon Filled: Oct ‘98
Windows - Condensation: Jan/Feb ‘93,
Feb ‘95
Windows - Energy Efficient: Mar ‘00
Windows - Foggy Glass: Apr ‘96
Windows - Seal Failure: Apr ‘96, Jan '11
Windows - Storm Windows: Sep ‘93, Aug ‘95, Mar ‘00
Windows - Stuck: May ‘94
Winterizing: Jan '11
Wood - Cord: Dec ‘94
Wood - Finish: Jan ‘94
Wood - Sealing: Jan ‘96
Wood Floor Problem: Apr ‘97
Wood Post Selecting: Feb '11
Zinsco Electrical Panel Breakers: Website
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