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Garage Door Safety Video

How to test the Safety Reversal System of your Chamberlain® garage door opener

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Long Term Cost Effective Radon Monitoring for your Home,

The importance of long-term monitoring: Since many homes are purchased during late spring and early summer, when the grass is green and flowers are blooming, it …

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Home Buyers Guide and Asbestos for Home Buyers Guide

We Know the Homebuying Process Can Be Overwhelming Check out these resources to help you make decisions about buying or renting, which mortgage loan makes …

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Well Water Testing

The State of Connecticut has issued new guidance for wells.  It directly affects labs and Realtors. Within the document is a link for the DPH …

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What to Expect When You Get Your Potential Home Inspected

When contemplating a major purchase, it’s important to have as much information as possible. Before you make a final decision on whether to buy a …

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Home Safety Tips While you’re on Vacation

August is upon us, and for many, that means summer vacations. If you’ve planned to take a trip somewhere with the family this year, we …

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How to Read Your Home Inspection Report

Getting a home inspection done prior to buying or selling your house is important. This report will include key data about the condition of the …

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How the Housing Surge in CT Has Reduced the Inventory of Homes for Sale

Over the past year, Connecticut has seen a surge in home sales. Now, low inventory has would-be buyers scrambling to snatch up properties almost as …

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Home Inspection Items to Consider Before You Buy

Home inspections are perhaps one of the most critical tasks when it comes to purchasing a property. Whether you’ll be living there for years to …

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Home Inspection Questions: What About Mold?

Getting a home inspection done is peace of mind at the end of the day for both sellers and future owners. The inspection is a …

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ASK THE INSPECTOR: Shared Water Issues in Condos

Welcome to our latest in the Ask the Inspector series where Al Dingerfeld, one of only 6 Certified Master Inspectors in the State of Connecticut, …

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Ask the Inspector: Should I Be Worried About a Buried Fuel Tank?

Welcome to our latest in the Ask the Inspector series where Al Dingerfeld, one of only 6 Certified Master Inspectors in the State of Connecticut, …

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Last Minute Tips to Winterize Your Property

Keeping your property well maintained is key for investment protection. You not only want to ensure there are no significant damages over the winter months, …

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3 Reasons Your House Won’t Pass An Inspection

Purchasing or selling a home or property is an important step in the real estate process. For both the buyer and seller a level of …

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Important Home Exterior Considerations for a Property You’re Interested in Buying

If you’re looking to buy a new home and want to ensure it’s one that not only is worth the money you invest but also …

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3 Tips to Boost Your Home’s Value Before the Appraisal

  If you’re looking to sell your home and want to ensure you’re able to get a reasonable return on your investment, it’s important that …

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Energize CT Provides Valuable Resources for Homeowners

As a home inspector in Connecticut, we take pride in ensuring our customers know about all of the tools and resources out there to help …

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What to Look for When Shopping for a Home: Kitchen Edition

Buying your first home should be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. Whether you’re settling down to start a family, finally investing …

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How to Shop for a New House During the Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has given a quick rise to stay-at-home orders across many states and countries. If you’re looking to purchase a new home, then …

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Keep Your Home Cool & Comfortable This Summer

While spring is just getting started here in New England, many of us have been spending more time at home overall as we battle the …