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Findings From the Inspectors

Browse the articles below for solutions to problems encountered by the inspectors in the HGTV series House Detective. Visit our special House Detective collection of articles for even more information on home inspections.

Roofs, Ceilings & Walls

Roof Cement is a Temporary Solution

Roof Flashing

Fight Mildew With Paint

Heat Tape Prevents Gutter Freezing

Drywall Cracks

Nail Popping

Humidifiers

Mold Prevention

Vacation Home Maintenance

Paint Blisters

Roofing Drip Edge

Flat Roofs and Leaks

Patching Sheetrock Ceilings

Exteriors & Structures

Broken Bricks

Chimney Liners

Trees Near Houses

Firebox Maintenance

Carpenter Ants

Pooling Water Outdoors

Deck Maintenance

Exterior Drainage Problems

Siding Maintenance

Stopping Soil Erosion

Improper Grading

Maintaining Exterior Columns

Retaining Walls

Foundation Problems

Termite Bait

Stone Walkway Maintenance

Doors, Windows & Floors

The Right Door for the Job

Renewing Hardwood Floors

Lumber for Floors

Cupping Hardwood Floors

Be Careful With Floor Joists

Sistering Joists

Sealing Concrete

Tempered Glass

Water Efflorescence

Non-Skid Paints

Securing Windows

Freeing Painted-Shut Windows

Window Leaks

Plumbing, Electrical & HVAC

Hard Water

Overloading Circuits

Flue Deposits

Sewer Line Caps

Wiring Under the Sink

Leaking Shower Pan

Electrical Meter Seals

Bathtub Dampness

Sink Stoppers

Furnace Replacement

Freezing Pipes

Extension Cords

Moisture Control Using Bathroom Exhaust Fans

Importance of Range Hoods

Insulation in Older Homes

Electrical Breakers

Adjusting Ventilation Dampers

Washing Machine Hoses

Faucet Aerator

Re-Caulking Leaky Bathtubs

Bathtub Refinishing
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