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John@LiteHouse
Nov 15, 20232 min
How Does a Frost Free Faucet Work?
A hose makes life a little easier. It's convenient to wash your car at home, or to blow off your cat with a hose after an unfortunate...
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John@LiteHouse
Nov 1, 20235 min
So What's Wrong With Aluminum Wiring?
Between about 1965 and 1973, copper wiring in residential electrical systems was sometimes replaced by single-core (solid) aluminum...
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John@LiteHouse
Oct 15, 20234 min
What is a Pre-Drywall Inspection?
When building a new home, it's important to do an inspection before the drywall goes up. A preliminary drywall inspection can identify...
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John@LiteHouse
Oct 1, 20233 min
Why You Should Get a Sewer Scope With Your Home Inspection
Although performing a sewer scope inspection is not required by the State of Ohio Home Inspection Standards of Practice, LiteHouse...
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John@LiteHouse
Sep 15, 20232 min
Why Does Your Bathroom Need An Exhaust Fan?
If you're not using an exhaust fan every time you shower, you should. If you have one but it's broken, you need to get it fixed as soon...
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John@LiteHouse
Sep 1, 20233 min
Are Gutter Guards Worth It?
Gutter protection manufacturers promise to make your life easier. Install this amazing system on your roof and you'll never have to clean...
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John@LiteHouse
Aug 15, 20232 min
Older Two Prong Outlets
Grounding electrical receptacles (which some laymen refer to as outlets) is an important safety feature that has been required in new...
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John@LiteHouse
Aug 1, 20238 min
Mold in Your Home
Basics of Mold The key to mold control is moisture control. If you have a mold problem in your home, you should immediately clean up the...
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John@LiteHouse
Jul 15, 20234 min
What is Knob-and-Tube Wiring?
Knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, commonly used in North America from about...
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John@LiteHouse
Jul 1, 20233 min
What is a Water Heater Expansion Tank
What is an expansion tank? An expansion tank is a metal tank connected to a building's water heater designed to accommodate fluctuations...
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John@LiteHouse
Jun 15, 20233 min
Pros and cons of tankless water heaters
More and more, the inspectors at LiteHouse Inspect are finding tankless water heaters installed in our Cincinnati Home Inspections....
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John@LiteHouse
Jun 8, 20232 min
Consequences of Upper Roof Downspouts Discharging onto Lower Roofs
Proper water management is a fundamental aspect of maintaining the integrity and longevity of any building. One common issue that can...
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John@LiteHouse
Jun 1, 20232 min
LiteHouse Ready - Why Every Seller Should Get a Pre-Listing Inspection
At some point, your buyers will check out the condition of your home, likely with a Cincinnati area Home Inspector. And, you can know...
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John@LiteHouse
May 15, 20239 min
What Every Homeowner Should Know About Roofing
The roof plays an important role in protecting building occupants and interiors from external weather conditions, especially moisture....
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John@LiteHouse
May 1, 20235 min
How To Use Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections
Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows an inspector to show homeowners things about their homes...
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John@LiteHouse
Apr 15, 20235 min
How Sump Pumps Work
Sump pumps are self-acting electric pumps that protect houses from moisture penetration. They are usually installed under basement floors...
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John@LiteHouse
Apr 1, 20235 min
Basement Waterproofing
Concerns about water damage Cincinnati basements are usually the area of a building most at risk of water damage because they are below...
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John@LiteHouse
Mar 15, 20234 min
How We Inspect Toilets
Toilets are complicated devices that can fail in many ways. This article describes typical toilet malfunctions, provides information for...
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John@LiteHouse
Mar 1, 20233 min