by Home Standards | Dec 13, 2024 | Foundation, Home Inspections
The Challenges of Tornado Damage: A 100-Year-Old Farmhouse in Bennington At Home Standards Inspection Services, we often see homes with unique stories to tell. Recently, Steve Vacha, Home Standards president and one of our ASHI certified inspectors, had the...
by Home Standards | Nov 22, 2024 | New Construction, Home Inspections
Why New Construction Homes Need Inspections Steve Vacha | Vice President | Home Standards Inspection Services In today’s fast-growing housing market, new homes are being built at a rapid pace. These homes are crucial to accommodate population growth and to free up...
by Home Standards | Nov 20, 2024 | HVAC, Attics, Heating and Air, Home Inspections, Insulation
Why Whole House Fans are Useful and How We Inspect Them Jon Vacha | Vice President | Home Standards Inspection Services Whole house fans can be a fantastic addition to your home, especially during seasons with hot days and cool evenings. These fans work by pulling...
by Home Standards | Dec 12, 2023 | Energy Efficiency, Home Inspections
As young men, my friends and I drove gas-guzzling muscle cars that often belched foul-smelling exhaust when we pushed them hard. My ‘69 GTO was a blast to drive, but as I matured I came to understand the need for more sustainable solutions, both for my wallet and our...
by Home Standards | May 23, 2023 | Home Inspections, Attics, Electric, Electronics
While inspecting a home from the 1950s, Jon discovered common (for that era) push-button light switches, with relay box in the attic. Always fun to come across unusual home features like these while we do our work....
by Home Standards | Jan 18, 2023 | Basement, Home Inspections, Plumbing
Inspector Jon recently discovered a broken main drain in a home …and through the broken area you can easily see water from the bathroom upstairs draining through. This corroded pipe is out of view, tucked away behind the furnace and water heater. As professional...
