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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
- 3 min
Radon: What You Need to Know If You're Considering Buying a Home
You’ve found the perfect home. It has a spacious backyard, an open-concept kitchen and a finished basement — all things you are looking...
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John@LiteHouse
- Feb 15
- 3 min
The 6 Benefits of Double Pane Windows
If you have been reading up on the many benefits of installing double pane windows, then you are probably wondering what it is that makes...
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John@LiteHouse
- Feb 1
- 7 min
Increasing Home Energy Efficiency
Energy-efficient homes require less energy to perform household functions than homes that are less energy-efficient. There are many...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jan 9
- 2 min
Handrail Installation Issues
Introduction Handrails are a crucial component of home safety. They provide a place for you to grab if you lose your balance or have...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Issues with Gas Fireplaces
Introduction If you live in a colder climate and want to add a fireplace to your home, it’s easy to see why gas logs might be the way to...
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John@LiteHouse
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Water heater installation defects
Introduction The water heater is one of the most important appliances in your home, but it's also one of the most expensive. And because...
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John@LiteHouse
- Dec 1, 2022
- 3 min
Inspection of Aluminum Siding
Aluminum siding is generally on the decline as an exterior siding material because vinyl siding and other materials have become more...
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John@LiteHouse
- Nov 15, 2022
- 3 min
Venting Issues with High-Efficiency Furnaces
Introduction If you have a high-efficiency furnace, there's a good chance that venting issues are to blame for any problems. The reason...
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John@LiteHouse
- Nov 1, 2022
- 3 min
What is Aging In Place?
"Aging in place" is the phenomenon that describes the ability of older people to live independently in their own homes for as long as...
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John@LiteHouse
- May 6, 2022
- 1 min
What Do We Mean By Exposed Fasteners On The Roof?
For many of our home inspections in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas, we often comment on exposed fasteners on the roof. Usually these...
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John@LiteHouse
- May 6, 2022
- 2 min
General Flaws with Sump Pump Systems
These are common defects or safety concerns that we see with Sump Pump systems during many home inspections in the Cincinnati and Dayton...
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Erin@LiteHouse
- Apr 8, 2022
- 1 min
What’s that stain on the ceiling and what can you do about it?
You’re walking through a home, falling in love until you look up and spot an ugly, dark mark on the ceiling. Your heart sinks thinking...
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John@LiteHouse
- Apr 7, 2022
- 5 min
10 Most Common Issues Related to Plumbing. And what you should look for!
1. Pipe Leaks - This is the most common plumbing problem that Home Inspectors see regularly, regardless of whether they are supply pipes...
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John@LiteHouse
- Mar 9, 2022
- 6 min
You've Had Your Home Inspection. Now What?
When we complete our Cincinnati home inspection reports, often we never hear back from our clients. We'd like to think that this is...
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John@LiteHouse
- Feb 25, 2022
- 3 min
How to Hire a Qualified Cincinnati Area Home Inspector
The Home Inspector may be the most important person you will deal with you purchase a home. Their assessment of the property is very...
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John@LiteHouse
- Feb 23, 2022
- 5 min
What is Radon Testing? Is it Real?
If you are buying a home in the greater Cincinnati Ohio area, your realtor will likely have already told you how important it is for a...
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John@LiteHouse
- Feb 2, 2022
- 3 min
How the Home Inspection Works and How to Prepare Your Home For the Inspection
What you need to know about getting your Cincinnati, OH home inspected. If you are in need of a Cincinnati Home Inspector, reach out to...
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John@LiteHouse
- Dec 13, 2021
- 2 min
Do Home Inspectors Go On The Roof?
Is it a requirement? Cincinnati home inspectors do not need to go on the roof. Most home inspectors follow standards of practice that...
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John@LiteHouse
- Dec 6, 2021
- 3 min
How important is a Home Inspection in a Seller's Market?
Do you follow news or updates on the Cincinnati area real estate market? If you are planning to buy or sell a home in the near future,...
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