Expert Real Estate Tips

Home Inspection of Insulation

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:48:39 PST

Home inspector Jamie Dunsing explains what to look for during a home inspection of your insulation in the attic and around the hot water heater. Learn about attic insulation and roof insulation. Play video

Home Inspection of Sloping Floors

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:59 PST

Interested in leveling a sloping floor? Learn from inspector Jamie Dunsing about how to fix a floor in an old house using steel supports. This part of the home inspection is in the master bedroom. Play video

Home Inspection of Windows

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:47:05 PST

When you get a home inspection make sure your windows are inspected. Inspector Jamie Dunsing says to look at old windows for moisture, sound, water and wind to see if you need replacement windows. Play video

Save Money with a Home Inspection

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:46:30 PST

Inspector Jamie Dunsing tells you how a home inspection can save you money. Learn how to save money with a home inspection. Play video

The Main Shutoff Valve

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:45:46 PST

Learn about the main shutoff valve in your house. Inspector Jamie Dunsing tells you what it is and where to find the main shutoff valve. He also talks about the gas meter. Play video

Home Inspection for Radon

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:44:59 PST

Inspector Jamie Dunsing describes how to find radon gas during a home inspection. With radon testing you can find radon in your home and install a radon mitigation system. Play video

Home Inspection for Moisture

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:44:18 PST

Inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about how moisture can enter a home and what to look for in your plumbing, sewer systems and stucco siding. Be sure to have a thorough moisture check in your home inspection. Play video

Home Inspection for Carbon Monoxide

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:43:19 PST

Inspector Jamie Dunsing shows how to find gas leaks including carbon monoxide. You can have gas leaks around your water heater. Make sure your home inspection includes a check for gas leaks. Play video

Home Inspection for Asbestos

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:42:34 PST

Learn how to find asbestos in your home. Inspecting for asbestos can limit asbestos exposure and help you with asbestos abatement. Jamie Dunsing shows Ilyce what to look for in asbestos pipe insulation. Play video

Electrical Panel or Circuit Breaker Home Inspection

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:41:53 PST

Make sure your electrical panel or circuit breaker is includedin your home inspection. What should you look for when inspecting an electrical panel or circuit breaker? Learn what catches a home inspector's eye when he's inspecting an electrical panel or circuit breaker in your home. You shouldn't do an electrical panel or circuit breaker inspection on your own. Play video

Home Inspection of an Attic

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:37:49 PST

Inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about what to look for in an attic inspection including the attic insulation, air conditioning and heat loss. Play video

Handrails, Master Bedroom Radiator

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:36:53 PST

Do you need a handrail in a stairwell? Inspector Jamie Dunsing tells you this and what to look for when inspecting your master bedroom's radiator. He uses an infrared thermometer. Play video

Home Inspection of a Boiler

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:35:54 PST

A home inspection should include the boiler and heating system. Inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about what to look for in a boiler inspection, including corrosion, pressure and blockages. Play video

Home Inspection of a Fireplace

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:34:19 PST

What should you look for in an inspection of your fireplace? Jamie Dunsing talks about fireplace or chimney damage and fire hazards it can lead to. Play video

Home Inspection of a Kitchen

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:33:23 PST

What should you look for when inspecting a kitchen? Home inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about kitchen appliances, kitchen faucets, drainage and outlets. Play video

Home Inspection for Lead Paint

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:32:38 PST

Inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about looking for lead paint in an old house. You can find lead and lead based paint with lead xray markers. Play video

Home Inspectors and Home Inspection

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:31:53 PST

In what form will you get your home inspection report? Home inspector Jamie Dunsing describes home inspection report options and how to find a good home inspector. Play video

Home Inspection Contract

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:30:45 PST

Should you have a home inspection contract? What should it include? What size fee should you pay for a home inspection? Play video

Home Inspection of a Bathroom

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:23:27 PST

Jamie Dunsing describes what parts of a bathroom to inspect. These include bathroom faucets, bathroom showers, steam showers, toilets and how the toilets flush. Play video

Home Inspection in Winter

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 22:22:04 PST

Weather can affect a home inspection in winter. Inspector Jamie Dunsing talks about home inspection limitations, including air conditioning testing, due to winter weather and snow. Play video