Fire Safety for the Home by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko   The U.S. Fire Administration reports that more than 403,000 home...

Estimating the Lifespan of a Water Heater by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Barry Fowler   While the typical water heater has a lifespan of...

Cause of Deaths in the U.S. Home inspectors are often asked by their clients if they should have their home tested for radon. Real-world...

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Detectors by  Nick Gromicko, CMI®   Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous gas that forms...

Bidets by  Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard      Common in much of Europe and Asia, bidets are toilet-like plumbing fixtures...

Bathroom Ventilation Ducts and Fans by  Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard    Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust...

Home Safety for the Elderly Each year, according to estimates by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), nearly 1 million...

Edison's Early Accident by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko Many electricians, history buffs and schoolchildren know that Thomas...

Eco-Friendly Relocation by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko Relocation is often stressful and time-consuming, but rarely do we...

Dryer Vent Safety by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Clothes dryers evaporate the water from wet clothing by blowing hot air past...

Doing Damage During an Inspection: It's Your Job by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko Have you ever broken something at a home...

Disadvantages of Solar Energy by Nick Gromicko, CMI® While the considerable advantages offered by solar energy move some proponents to...

Depreciation of Investment Property by Nick Gromicko, CMI® One of the largest tax breaks for owners of investment property comes in the...

Defrost Cycle of a Heat Pump by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Ben Gromicko According to the InterNACHI Residential Standards of Practice, a...

Crib Safety and Inspection by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Defective cribs, especially hand-me-down and homemade models, can pose serious hazards...

Crawlspace Hazards and Inspection by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Crawlspaces are host to a large number of conditions that may harm the house or...

"Cool" Energy-Efficient Roofs by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard, CMI® Cool roofs, also known as reflective roofs, are roof...

Condensation in Double-Paned Windows by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Condensation is the accumulation of liquid water on...

Concrete Admixtures by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Admixtures are ingredients other than water, aggregate and Portland cement that are added to a...

Central Humidifiers by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Humidifiers are devices that humidify air so that building occupants are...