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Practical articles on what I find in Clovis-area homes and how to deal with it, from a Certified Master Inspector.
Buying a Home Sight Unseen in Clovis or Portales
PCS orders to Cannon AFB? How military families can buy a home in Clovis or Portales sight unseen, and what a thorough inspection should give you.
Understanding Your Home Inspection Report
Why your Clovis inspection report lists items that are local practice, not defects, and how to keep repair requests reasonable when you negotiate.
The Critical Importance of Verifying Repair Work on Objections
In 9 of 10 reinspections, agreed repairs are unfinished or done wrong. Why buyers in Clovis should verify repair work before closing.
Essential Considerations for First-Time Home Buyers in Clovis, NM
Advice for first-time home buyers in Clovis, NM: budgeting, realistic DIY plans, a thorough inspection, energy efficiency and resale value.
Elevating Home Inspections in Clovis, NM
How aerial drones, including a thermal drone, let Quasar Home Inspections see roofs and hard-to-reach areas safely on Clovis-area homes.
The Rise of Crawlspace Drones
Crawlspace robots reach the tight, unsafe spaces under Clovis homes where an inspector can't, and bring back photos of what's down there.
Seeing the Unseen
How thermal imaging finds hidden moisture, missing insulation and overheating electrical parts during home inspections in Clovis, NM.
A Closer Look at the Top 10 Home Inspection Defects in Clovis
The ten defects I find most often in Clovis homes, from missing anti-tip brackets to flue clearances, and what to do about each one.
Understanding and Addressing Ungrounded Receptacles in Older Homes
Two-prong and ungrounded three-prong outlets in older homes: the risks, and safe fixes such as GFCI protection or rewiring.
Shockingly Good Safety: The Essential Guide to GFCI Receptacles
What GFCI receptacles do, where your home needs them and why adding them to an older house is one of the easiest safety upgrades.
Your Clovis Home's Seasonal Maintenance Guide
A season-by-season maintenance checklist for Clovis, NM homes: roof, gutters, HVAC, irrigation, pipes and more.
The Vital Importance of Proper Clearance for Flue Vents
Most homes in our area have flue vents too close to combustibles. The clearances that B-vent and single-wall pipe need, and why.
Maximizing Drainage Efficiency in Clovis's Flat Landscapes
Clovis is flat, and grading isn't strictly enforced. How to keep water away from your foundation with grading, drains and landscaping.
The Underrated Value of a Water Heater Pan in Your Home
Water heater pans often aren't required locally, but a pan with a drain line can save your floors and walls from a leaking tank.
Understanding the Impact of Cold Weather on Your Air Conditioner
Why air conditioners shouldn't run below about 60°F, what that means for winter inspections and appraisals, and how heat pumps differ.
Why Every House in Dry Climates Needs Rain Gutters
In dry climates, when it rains it pours. Why gutters still matter on eastern New Mexico homes, for foundations, moisture and water saving.
Navigating the Aftermath
How to spot hail damage on your roof, siding, windows and gutters, and how to find a licensed contractor and avoid storm chasers.
The Importance of a Sewer Scope in Home Inspections
What a sewer scope inspection is and why it's worth it on both older and new homes: cracks, roots, bellies and construction debris.
Navigating the Maze of Cracks in Brick Veneer Over Wood Framing
Why brick veneer cracks, which cracks are typical in our area and which point to bigger problems, and how they're repaired.
The Challenges and Solutions of Black Iron Gas Pipe Installation
Black iron gas pipe buried in soil corrodes. Signs of a problem in older homes and the safer materials used for below-grade gas lines.
The Myth of the Exploding Water Heater Is True
A failed TPR valve can turn a water heater dangerous. How to test the valve, flush the tank and check the anode rod.
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