Ant Inspection by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Ants are among the most prevalent pests in households, restaurants, hospitals, offices, warehouses,...

Aging in Place by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko   "Aging in place" describes a senior citizen's ability to live independently in...

The Importance of the Main Shut Off Switch for Your Home’s Electricity When it comes to home safety, one of the most overlooked yet...

Emergency Preparedness: How Home Inspectors Can Help Their Clients by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko    Whether you're facing...

Electrical Terms by Nick Gromicko, CMI®    Inspectors should understand electrical concepts in order to perform competent electrical...

Inspecting a Deck, Illustrated By Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Founder, International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) More...

Construction Methods and Materials for Noise Control by Nick Gromicko, CMI®    In any heavily populated area, there is enough activity...

Carpet Beetles by Nick Gromicko, CMI®   Carpet beetles are household pests capable of destroying various household items. Inspection and...

Biological Pollutants in the Home Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continue to be spent...

Backdrafting by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard   Backdrafting is the reverse flow of gas in the flues of fuel-fired appliances...

Barbeque Safety by Nick Gromicko, CMI® With barbecue season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in...

Backflow Prevention by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Backflow is the reversal of the normal and intended direction of water...

Garage Doors and Openers by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard    Garage doors are large, spring-supported doors. Garage door openers...

Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard   Geothermal systems are home heating and cooling...

Ghosting by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard   Ghosting is a term that refers to discoloration that appears on surfaces in a home....

Residential Foundation Insulation Homes being constructed today are more energy-efficient than those built even just a few years ago,...

For Homeowners and Inspectors: Re-Entering a Flooded Home by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Katie McBride, and Kate Tarasenko Because natural...

For Home Inspectors and Homeowners: What to Do After Disaster Strikes by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Katie McBride   Many homeowners face...