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by Thomas Feiza
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc.
HowToOperateYourHome.com
If you’ve ever inspected a 100-year-old home with radiators, you have seen 4- to 6-inch pip...
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by Thomas Feiza
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com
During a winter inspection, you notice an ice dam—a thick, solid ridge of ice that built u...
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by Thomas Feiza
Smart Inspector Science
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. | HowToOperateYourHome.com
Many moisture issues are related to the dew point temperature of ...
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by Thomas Feiza
SMART INSPECTOR SCIENCE
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com
Many home inspectors who work in cold climates have seen signs of ...
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by Thomas Feiza
Smart Inspector Science
by Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc.
We all know attics must be vented to remove heat and moisture. Intense heat buildup in an at...
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by Thomas Feiza
Smart Inspector Science
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc. - HowToOperateYourHome.com
We have all inspected attics and noticed large gaps in the insula...
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by Thomas Feiza
SMART INSPECTOR SCIENCE
Help! It’s Hot Upstairs
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com
Central air conditioning often keeps the ...
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by Thomas Feiza
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com
Home inspectors see the signs of wood shrinkage every day. Some shrinkage can create seri...
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by Thomas Feiza
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com
Basement leaks can be caused by improper installation of siding, brick and flashings. Le...
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by Thomas Feiza
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.com
Stains and growth on a roof are often due to fungus or algae discoloration. I use the te...
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by Thomas Feiza
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.comDuring your inspections, it’s important to determine the roof slope. If the home has a low-...
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by Thomas Feiza
By Tom Feiza, Mr. Fix-It, Inc., HowToOperateYourHome.comTwenty years ago, few people had ever heard the term “kickout flashing,” but things have ch...
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