How to Look at a House


Blog Index

(alphabetical by subject)

McGarry and Madsen's blog for buyers

of site-built, mobile/manufactured,  

and modular homes

Find answers in these articles to the most-often-asked home buying questions by two professional home inspectors and contractors. Click on "Recent Blogs" at the top of the page for our latest posts, or on one of the links to your subject in the index below, or use the search box to locate specific information. And for our home inspection website, go to www.thevillagesbestinspector.com

Older and Historic Houses

Mold, Lead & Other Contaminants

Plumbing

Radon

Pool and Spa

Roof and Attic

Remodeling

Safety

Site

"Should I Buy A..."

Stairs

Termites, Wood Rot & Pests

Structure and Rooms

Wells

Water Heaters

Water Heater Age

Septic Tank Systems

Plumbing Pipes

Sinkholes

When It First Became Code

Park Model Homes

Shingle Roofs

Stucco

Wind Mitigation Form

"What Is The Difference Between..."

Rain Gutters

Attics

Cracks

Doors and Windows

Electrical

Energy Efficiency

Fireplaces and Chimneys

Heating and Air Conditioning

Home Inspection

Hurricane Resistance

Insulation

Insurance

Life Expectancy

Mobile/Manufactured Homes

Air Conditioner & Furnace Age/Size

AFCI, CAFCI, DFCI, & GFCI

Electrical  Receptacle Outlets

Electrical Panels

Modular Homes

Bathrooms

Aging in Place

Garages and Carports

Appliances

Common Problems

Metal Roofs

Exterior Walls & Structures

"Does A Home Inspector...?"

Brick

Concrete and Concrete Block

Foundations

4-Point Inspections

Condominiums

Crawl Spaces

Building Permits

Clay Soil

Floors

Toilets

Generators

HUD-Code for Mobile Homes

Flat (Low Slope) Roofs

Sprinkler Systems

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Inspector Licensing & Standards

Building Codes

Washers and Dryers

Kitchens

Electrical  Wiring

Plumbing Drains and Traps

Smoke and CO Alarms

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Lighting

Sinks

Electrical  Switches

Siding

Water Intrusion

Electrical - Old and Obsolete

Foundation Certifications

Tiny Houses

"What Are The Signs Of..."

Closets

Bedrooms