New Beginnings Home Inspection

Septic Systems

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Septic systems treat and disperse relatively small volumes of waste water from individual or small numbers of homes and commercial buildings. Septic system regulation is usually a state, tribal, and local responsibility. EPA provides information to homeowners and assistance to state and local governments to improve the management of septic systems to prevent failures that [...]

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Plumbing

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Plumbing may be defined as practice, materials, and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with sanitary or storm drainage facilities, the venting system, and the public or private water supply systems. Plumbing does not include the trade of drilling water wells, installing water softening [...]

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Home Insurance Tips

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Property Damage Coverage
Property damage coverage helps pay for damage to your home and personal property. Other structures such as a detached garage, a tool shed, or any other building on your property are usually covered for 10% of the amount of coverage on your house.
Personal property coverage will pay for personal property including household furniture, [...]

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Conserve Energy and Save Money

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Are your energy bills too high? Is your home not as comfortable as you want it to be? Do you want to do more to protect the environment? Do you have teenagers at home giving your hot water bill a beating? Whatever your situation, this will help you to find a solution that’s right for [...]

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Air Quality in the Home

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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Quick Facts…

Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air.
Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in household products and furnishings, smoke and other sources.
Effects range from minor annoyances to major health risks.
Remedies include ventilation, cleaning, moisture control, inspections, and following manufacturers’ directions when using appliances and products.

Research has [...]

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Resources for Home Sellers

Posted on 26. Feb, 2009 by Gary.

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On Pre-listing Inspections
Having your home inspected by a NACHI inspector before you list is the recommendation found in the new edition of the book, Sell Your Home For More by Nick Gromicko.
Eventually your buyers are going to conduct an inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by getting there [...]