Building a New Home or Buying Land in Texas: What Buyers Must Know First
Building a home or purchasing vacant land in Texas can be rewarding—but it carries legal, financial, and construction risks that many buyers underestimate. Before you sign a land contract or break ground, you need to understand Texas building codes, FHA requirements, and your rights as a buyer. Texas Building Codes and HUD Minimum Property Standards […]
Child Safety at Home: Simple Steps That Prevent Serious Injuries
Most parents believe their home is a safe place for their children—and emotionally, that’s true. Practically speaking, however, the average home contains dozens of hidden hazards that can seriously injure a child in seconds. The numbers are sobering: approximately 2.5 million children are injured or killed each year due to hazards inside the home. The […]
Dryer Vent Safety: A Small Detail That Prevents Big Fires
Dryer Vent Safety: A Small Detail That Prevents Big Fires Most homeowners think of a clothes dryer as a simple convenience—load the clothes, press a button, walk away. But what’s happening behind the wall and beneath the drum deserves far more respect. Improper dryer venting is one of the most common—and most preventable—fire hazards found […]
15 Essential Homeowner Tools Every Home Inspector Recommends
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask an InterNACHI inspector during your next inspection about other tools you may find useful. 1. Plunger (Essential Plumbing Tool for Homeowners) A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems you will face. […]
10 Easy Ways to Save Money & Energy in Your Home
by Nick Gromicko, CMI®, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Many people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI®, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can do […]
