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The newest pedestal sink accessory

We have discovered the newest trend in pedestal sink accessories. They come in a variety of colors such as: blonde, brunette, auburn, black etc. Pick a color to match with your bathroom decor. Each piece comes with coordinating claw clip to fit easily on any...

Why I Love My Job

I have worked with Home Standards Inspection Services as the inspection coordinator for 6 months now. At first, I didn’t know quite what to expect. I came from a large, bustling corporate environment which I thrived in due to my competitive nature and attention to...

Stair and Window Safety

Any of us who have fallen down a flight of stairs understand how exciting it can be. Most of us have not experienced falling down a flight of stairs which is amazing considering how many steps a person braves during a lifetime. The reason for this, is there are...

Air Conditioners and Cool Smart

It’s that time of year again, summer is here and along with it comes the heat!! As the days grow longer and hotter, air conditioners run longer and use more power. This additional usage puts a strain on our electrical power grid throughout the city. Air...

Fire Safety Plan

When I read or hear of home fire disasters, it affects me deeply. My family home was totally destroyed by fire when I was a child. In the early 60’s, most homes did not have smoke alarms. If my 9 year old brother had not woke my parents and my father had not gone...

To Inspect or Not to Inspect

In today’s market, some buyers are wondering if they need a home inspection. Even when a buyer purchases a house “as is”, there are good reasons to have a home inspection. Below, I will consider several reasons: Safety: I have remodeled, built and inspected homes in...

The ASHI Experience

Only an ASHI inspector can provide your customers with a professional, personalized inspection that combines more than 30 years of the highest technical standards, adherence to a strict code of ethics and the very best in customer service and education. We call this...

Is Your Sewer Pipe In Good Condition?

I have written on this subject before, but because this topic is important and potentially expensive, I think it’s time for another friendly reminder. Due to the fact that the sewer piping to the street is buried there is no way for a typical home inspection to...