I am asked this all the time. Is there toxic Chinese Drywall here in North Carolina and more specifically in Charlotte NC? Since I am a home inspector in Charlotte NC that is a pretty valid question. Before I answer that though I feel it is necessary to explain what the problem is with this […]
Entries from October 2009
Is There Toxic Chinese Drywall in North Carolina?
October 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
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TIME IS RUNNING OUT ON THE $8000 TAX CREDIT
October 22nd, 2009 · No Comments
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Home Staging Goes Virtual
October 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Staging a home once meant adding accessories, props and even furniture to a home for sale, to create a feeling of warmth and appeal, and make it easier to sell. Today, staging a home still connotes rearranging possessions and furniture, but in more and more cases, the furniture and accessories are digital rather than real, […]
Tags: Future Trends · Home Buying · Selling Your Home
Standing Water
October 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Question: What might cause standing water in my yard? Answer: If your yard, or some portion of it, remains wet and soggy for extended periods after periods after a rain shower, it probably means the natural drainage ways have been blocked and have settled, and there isn’t enough grade in your yard to allow water […]
Tags: Home Improvement · Home Maintenance · Lawn and Garden · Maintenance
Home Heating and Cooling
October 9th, 2009 · No Comments
Homeowners know that a great deal of energy is required to power heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, especially once winter or summer electric and gas bills arrive. In fact, as much as half of the energy used in a home goes towards heating and cooling the indoor environment.
Tags: Heating/Air Conditioning · Home Improvement · Home Maintenance · Maintenance