Not you getting tested...getting the building tested!

As a Home Performance Expert I run into many situations of uncomfortable, unhealthy, and too often unsafe indoor home environments. When it comes to getti...

Hey guys, This is my first post on BP. I am a new investor in Mississippi and am in the process of the closing my second deal. During the inspection period we discovered termite damage in two of the rooms. My contrac...

I own a two flat where the upper apartment has a sloping ceiling in the kitchen. The person who owned the house previously (and apparently tried to flip it.....I think.....) used that very thin, plastic coated panel b...

I'm currently renting in the San Diego area; renting a house close to the beach. A few days ago, I noticed mold growing on one of the bedroom walls and around the windows. I told my landlord. His response was, "Yep. I...

Hello,I get two types of tenants in my rental. Families with kids and young professionals who share the apartment with other roomates.A common problem I have with the young professionals is they don't maintain the bat...

I'm considering placing an offer on a house that has an issue with the basement foundation. The Point of Sale inspection has an item that simply states "replace damaged foundation." Here in the Cleveland Ohio suburbs,...

i'm noticing that many properties in my area (sherbrooke quebec) have infiltration. is this something to be concerned about? are there certain types of infiltration that are worse than others? i recently purchased a d...

I've read other threads on BP about mold, but as you know different regions of the country tend to experience mold in different forms and fashions. Here in the south, we have lots of crawl spaces that are very hum...

Hey Guys,
I have a tenant in Philadelphia who a few months back mentioned that she feels more tired than usual and wanted to test for mold. It was very vague/general request, in which I gave her the okay to purchase ...

The HVAC duct system on my condo was designed horribly.  Here is my plan to address issues.  Please tell me what you would do in my place instead.LAYOUT:There is a separate HVAC system for each condo, with the compres...