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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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A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
A Guide to Indoor Air Quality
Pollutants inside your home are especially dangerous as they are with you through the day and night. Understanding the causes ...
AC Check
AC Check
Run your air conditioner for a few minutes in the spring, before you need it. If you wait until the first hot day to discover ...
AC Exterior
AC Exterior
Clean obvious obstructions such as newspaper, leaves, etc. from around the exterior of the unit.
AC Filters
AC Filters
Change the filters regularly. Dirty filters restrict air flow, reducing efficiency and worse case, can cause the evaporator to ...
Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology
Analyzing Energy Efficiency in Older Homes with Infra-red Technology
Bob meets with Ren Anderson and they use an infrared camera to look at the energy efficiency of some older houses as well as ...
Architect Tour of the Home
Architect Tour of the Home
Bob meets with architects Mark and Geoffrey who are making a follow up visit to the project. Every two weeks they come by to ...
As Is Homes
As Is Homes
A home for sale "as is" often means repairs will be necessary. Don't write these properties off, the work may not be as bad as ...
Blocked Chimney
Blocked Chimney
A blocked chimney can cause combustion by-products to leak into your home, and that is very dangerous to your health. Take few ...
Blower Door Test
Blower Door Test
Janet MacIlvaine and George James from the Department of Energy show Bob how they conduct a blower door test on the Habitat ...
Building Code Check
Building Code Check
Bob reviews the progress in the apartment renovation and discusses changes to the final project with the contractor and architect.
Carriage House Plans
Carriage House Plans
Bob tours the exterior of the Virginia governor's mansion and carriage house with architect John Paul Hanbury and general ...
Check the Label: A Guide to Green Designations for the Home
Check the Label: A Guide to Green Designations for the Home
The green-minded consumer can quickly get disoriented in today’s growing market of green homes, green certifications and green ...
Child Lead Check
Child Lead Check
To reduce your child's exposure to lead, get your child checked, have your home tested (especially if your home has paint in ...
Chimney Breath
Chimney Breath
Do you have a smelly fireplace? "Chimney Breath" is most often caused by moisture, rain, or high humidity. Have your chimney ...
Chimney Check
Chimney Check
The National Fire Protection Association (in NFPA 211) recommends you have your chimney checked at least once a year, and ...
Chimney Damage
Chimney Damage
Following a violent storm, earthquake, flood or lightning strike, have your chimney inspected for damage, inside and out. This ...
Chimney Flashing
Chimney Flashing
Have your chimney flashing (the seal between the chimney and the roof) inspected and maintained. Flashing prevents rain water ...
Chimney Inspection
Chimney Inspection
A plugged or blocked chimney could cause the products of combustion to back up and filter through your home…and that is very ...
Chimney Safety
Chimney Safety
Most fires involving either masonry or prefabricated metal chimneys occur because of improper installation, use or ...
Conduct Your Own Home Inspection: Looking at Your House to Check for Damage and Make Repairs
Conduct Your Own Home Inspection: Looking at Your House to Check for Damage and Make Repairs
Getting a fresh perspective of your property can reveal features both good and bad.
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