Q. Hey Mark, I have a listing, and the buyer’s inspector did a Radon test. I am concerned that the test may have been done improperly. The results came back at 4.6 but I know of three other properties in the same neighborhood that recently had radon tests performed, and they came back with no [...]

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Q. Hey Mark, What can I do about two prong outlets that have been converted to three prong outlets but are ungrounded? I was told this is a shock hazard, and I don’t want to rewire my entire home. Rob R. A. Hey Rob, Thanks for the question. This particular problem can be handled a [...]

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Q. Hey Mark, Yesterday someone asked me if they could use “flex line”, like what is used for toilets and under sinks, to connect a gas or electric water heater in his home. What do you think? Fred O.   A. Hey Fred, I’m not sure what the code officials would say about it, but [...]

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Hey Readers… This post doesn’t come as a result of a direct question, but it’s something that you may find useful. I often have a difficult time getting in touch with sellers to properly prepare them for the radon test that their buyers have requested. In order for the test to be performed to the [...]

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Q. Hey Mark, I’m buying a house and was told I need to have an inspection? Shouldn’t the disclosure tell me everything I need to know? Thanks, June   A. Hey June, Theoretically, the seller’s disclosure should reveal all concerns the sellers are aware of in the home. Practically speaking though, it would be unwise [...]

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