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15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful.
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There is nothing better than spending quality time with your family making a quality life. Check out these 6 DIY Projects for you and your family to add quality to your home.

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To increase humidity in the winter, water houseplants regularly and keep them well sprayed with water.

If you’re first time home buyer, here are a few things to look out for during a home inspection:
1- Faulty wiring.
2- Bad plumbing.
3- Unstable foundation.
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1- 👉🏻 Check your builder’s credentials.
2- 👉🏻 Book your inspection.
3- 👉🏻 Ask for a warranty.
4- 👉🏻 Hire a good inspector.
5- 👉🏻 Read your contract

Building Orientation for Optimum Energy
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Ben Gromicko from InterNACHI
Building orientation is the practice of facing a building so as to maximize certain aspects of its surroundings, such as street appeal, to capture a scenic view, for drainage considerations, etc. With rising energy costs, it’s becoming increasingly important for builders to orient buildings to capitalize on the…
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Home inspections help with the home buying process. View more on home inspections at the following link. Receive professional home inspection services from the team at NextDay Inspect! Our team is passionate about educating our clients on the different aspects of their home.

Building a Home
From InterNACHI
If you want to build a new home, there are things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights. MPS Supplementing Model Building CodesThe Minimum Property Standards (MPS) establish certain minimum standards for buildings constructed under HUD housing programs. This includes…
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Fix That Wobbling Ceiling Fan
Wobbling ceiling fans are not safe to use. If a ceiling fan in your home shows excessive wobble, stop using it until you can get it fixed. Fans are dangerous if not installed and operated correctly. Many fans wobble because they have loose parts or need to be balanced.
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Child-Proofing Your Home: 12 Safety Devices to Protect Your Children
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko from InterNACHI
About 2.5 million children are injured or killed by hazards in the home each year. The good news is that many of these incidents can be prevented by using simple child-safety devices on the market today. Any safety device you buy should be sturdy enough to prevent injury…
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Tune Your Refrigerator for High Performance
The refrigerator is among the most neglected of household appliances because usually, it runs forever with little repair. However, it often consumes the most electricity in your home’s appliances. You can improve the performance and extend the life of your refrigerator with simple maintenance.
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Let dishes air-dry instead of using the drying feature of the dishwasher. Not using the drying feature of your dishwasher reduces its energy usage by about 50%.

Can Lights? Make Them Green
Can lights or recessed ceiling lights are a standard design feature in modern residential construction. They are also common in older custom-built homes. They provide a unique lighting pattern without the glare of a fixture, but they may also waste energy. You have several options when replacing the bulbs (lamps) in can lights.
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