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Oct 21
1 min

Ask Your Home Inspector These 3 Questions

If you are getting a home inspection for the first time, it's likely you'll have some questions. How much will it cost? What time will it...

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Brett Hodgdon, PE

Oct 12
1 min

Mice and Spiders and Squirrels, Oh My!

While these critters might be cute costumes for Halloween, mice, squirrels and bats shouldn't be welcome visitors inside your home. As th...

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Brett Hodgdon, PE

Oct 6
1 min

3 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill

Cool weather means one big change for homeowners: Turning on the heat. That change can mean a higher electric bill. But, don't fret. Ther...

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Brett Hodgdon, PE

Sep 29
1 min

How To Change Your Furnace Filter

Your furnace filter is designed to trap dust, dirt and other airborne particles before they can cause any damage to your heating and cool...

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What To Do If Your Home Inspection Reveals Mold

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Sep 21
1 min

What To Do If Your Home Inspection Reveals Mold

First, don't panic. It's not uncommon for home inspectors to find mold issues in the Kanawha Valley. They may find visible evidence of po...

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What You Need To Know About Wood-Boring Pests

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Sep 17
1 min

What You Need To Know About Wood-Boring Pests

Wood-boring insects are found throughout most of the country and damage hundreds of thousands of homes each year. Those insects could be ...

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5 Things You Should Do At Your Home To Prepare For Fall

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Sep 10
1 min

5 Things You Should Do At Your Home To Prepare For Fall

Fall is just around the corner, which means cooler temperatures, falling leaves and a time to prepare your home for the new season. Here ...

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Brett Hodgdon, PE

Aug 31
1 min

4 Tips for a Clean & Sanitized House

Keeping a home clean is important any time there are visitors - whether that's for a single showing or an open house. Tidiness can become...

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Here Are 3 Reasons to Inspect a Newly Constructed Home

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Aug 26
1 min

Here Are 3 Reasons to Inspect a Newly Constructed Home

Whether you're building your home from the ground up or purchasing a newly constructed home, it's important to make sure everything is in...

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THIS Is What You'll Find In Your Home Inspection Report

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Aug 22
1 min

THIS Is What You'll Find In Your Home Inspection Report

At Kanawha Valley Home Inspections, the inspection report is completed in a narrative style. What does that mean? Well, instead of a chec...

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Here's Your Must-Have Home Inspection Checklist

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Aug 12
1 min

Here's Your Must-Have Home Inspection Checklist

When you begin to fall for a house, it's easy to sometimes overlook certain areas. Here is a quick checklist for you to keep in mind whil...

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These are the 3 BIGGEST Issues Found During Home Inspections

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Jul 28
1 min

These are the 3 BIGGEST Issues Found During Home Inspections

After your home inspection is complete, you will receive a report of the findings. This may include suggestions, repairs and maybe even s...

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Home Inspection 101: What First-Time Homeowners Need To Know

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Jul 21
1 min

Home Inspection 101: What First-Time Homeowners Need To Know

You've fallen in love with a house. You've decided you want to purchase it. But first, you need to hire a professional to make sure the h...

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Brett Hodgdon, PE

Feb 18, 2019
2 min

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms

If you build a home today, you are required to install smoke alarms on each floor, in the immediate vicinity of each bedroom, and inside ...

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How to Prepare your Home Prior to Listing it For Sale.

Brett Hodgdon, PE

Nov 5, 2018
9 min

How to Prepare your Home Prior to Listing it For Sale.

First of all, there is no such thing as a perfect home. Clients of mine often question me about how perfect my own home must be. I can as...

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