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Homeownership comes with constant maintenance challenges, and among the most overlooked yet important tasks is proper caulking and...

A home's first line of defense against the elements is its roof. Many homeowners don't think about what's above their heads until water...

Many homeowners rarely think about their gutters until something goes wrong. Running along the roofline, these unassuming channels play a...

Homeowners rarely think about their electrical panel until something goes wrong. The electrical panel, that gray metal box typically...

Keeping your home comfortable while managing energy costs requires more than just setting the thermostat. HVAC maintenance  plays a...

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...

Between about 1965 and 1973, copper wiring in residential electrical systems was sometimes replaced by single-core (solid) aluminum...

When building a new home, it's important to do an inspection before the drywall goes up. A preliminary drywall inspection can identify...

Although performing a sewer scope inspection is not required by the State of Ohio Home Inspection Standards of Practice,   LiteHouse...

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...

Gutter protection manufacturers promise to make your life easier. Install this amazing system on your roof and you'll never have to clean...

Grounding electrical receptacles (which some laymen refer to as outlets) is an important safety feature that has been required in new...

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...

Knob-and-tube (K&T) wiring was an early standardized method of electrical wiring in buildings, commonly used in North America from about...

What is an expansion tank? An expansion tank is a metal tank connected to a building's water heater designed to accommodate fluctuations...

More and more, the inspectors at LiteHouse Inspect are finding tankless water heaters installed in our Cincinnati Home Inspections....

The roof plays an important role in protecting building occupants and interiors from external weather conditions, especially moisture....

Infrared (thermal imaging) is an advanced, non-invasive technology that allows an inspector to show homeowners things about their homes...

Sump pumps are self-acting electric pumps that protect houses from moisture penetration. They are usually installed under basement floors...

Concerns about water damage Cincinnati basements are usually the area of ​​a building most at risk of water damage because they are below...