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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
- 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
- Oct 21, 2022
- 3 min
Advantages of Solar Energy
Solar energy offers significant advantages over conventional power systems, as it prevails over failures in systems that have long been...
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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
- 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
- Jan 1, 2022
- 3 min
Average home repair costs will be higher this year – what should homeowners expect to spend in 2022?
Homeowners are planning to spend more time up-keeping and improving their homes than ever before. (learn how LiteHouse can help you...
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John@LiteHouse
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Holiday Safety Tips for Every Homeowner
Holiday fires injure up to 2,000 people each year and cause more than $ 500 million in damage. According to the U.S. Fire Admin (USFA),...
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John@LiteHouse
- Nov 22, 2021
- 5 min
The Top 5 Problems with Smart Home Tech and How to Troubleshoot Them
Article shared from InterNACHI® | by Eric Murrell Whether you’re buying a new home or looking at some upgrades for your current living...
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John@LiteHouse
- May 18, 2021
- 3 min
15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Ben Gromicko The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jun 13, 2020
- 10 min
Safety Guidelines for Home Pools
Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, ...
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John@LiteHouse
- Jun 13, 2020
- 4 min
Geothermal Heating and Cooling Systems
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Geothermal systems are home heating and cooling systems that gather heat from the earth....
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