Does floor tile with asbestos endanger your family?

A homeowner is delighted with the well-made details of her mid-1960s house. But there’s a nagging worry in the basement. Some of those old 9”x9” floor tiles are cracking. Do they contain asbestos? Is her family in danger? No. They are not in danger. Many of the...

Attic Ventilation

It’s a sunny winter day. Is it raining in your attic? Most homeowners never go into their attics and, short of a roof leak, have no idea how to look for problems. After more than 35 years as a home inspector, I know that the most frequent problem with attics is...