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Learn about home inspections with Bob Vila, including information about inspecting chimneys, foundation inspections, conducting home energy audits, and more.

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Radon Test Device Placement
Radon Test Device Placement
Radon testing device(s) should be placed in the lowest level of the home suitable for occupancy. This means testing in the ...
Radon Testing Checklist
Radon Testing Checklist
Regardless of the type or radon test you choose, there are a few steps you need follow to ensure an accurate reading in your home.
Radon Testing Time
Radon Testing Time
Whether you test for radon yourself or hire a state-certified tester or a privately certified tester, all radon tests should ...
Reading Appliance Labels
Reading Appliance Labels
You can learn a lot about appliances by reading and understanding the labels.
Reduce Radon Levels - Hiring a Contractor
Reduce Radon Levels - Hiring a Contractor
Reducing radon levels in your home is serious business. Here are a few pointers on what to look for in when hiring a ...
Reducing Radon in Your Drinking Water
Reducing Radon in Your Drinking Water
If you are concerned about radon and you have a private well, consider testing for radon in both air and water. By testing for ...
Restoring the Front Porch
Restoring the Front Porch
House nine of the Elmwood project. Another 1895 house, now owned by the Henderson family, gets a total front porch restoration.
Reviewing the Home's Framing
Reviewing the Home's Framing
Bob reviews the framing of the home. The frame is solidly built, as several tons of masonry is temporarily stacked on the ...
Roof Inspection
Roof Inspection
You should inspect your roof at least once a year. Nothing beats getting up close, but a good pair of binoculars can give you ...
Sealing Air and Moisture Leaks
Sealing Air and Moisture Leaks
Air leaks between your home's interior and the outdoors can be a constant drain of energy and money. The air leakage in a ...
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Proper site preparation is essential. Each step follows a natural progression through investigation, approval, and action ...
Spotting Termites
Spotting Termites
Termites and other pest can cause expensive damage. Here's what to look for: sawdust-like accumulations of frass indicate the ...
Spring Chimney Cleaning
Spring Chimney Cleaning
Springtime is the right time to get your chimneys checked! Sweeps are generally less frantic in the spring (vs. the crazy fall ...
Spring Screens
Spring Screens
Spring is the perfect time to inspect door and window screens for tears. You can often repair small tears using a kit from ...
Spring Shingles
Spring Shingles
Since roofing shingles are brittle in winter, they may break if you handle or walk on them. This makes spring a good time to ...
Spring Sweep
Spring Sweep
Now that the heating season is over, have a chimney sweep clean any fireplaces and flues.
Stove Pipe Fasteners
Stove Pipe Fasteners
Black stove pipe (and furnace pipe, for that matter) should be securely fastened together at each joint with no less than ...
Termite Control
Termite Control
Termites are the number one wood-destroying pest in the country, so preventing and treating infestation is a top priority for ...
Termite Damage
Termite Damage
Here's how you can tell if your house has termite damage. First examine obvious areas of wood rot for termites. Some wood will ...
Termite Damage and Dry Rot in the Naples Home
Termite Damage and Dry Rot in the Naples Home
Bob confers with contractor Al Stouse about the dry-rot and termite damage on the overhangs. Next Bob helps Steve Stouse build ...
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