Home Inspectors  

Home inspectors can be a real asset in the biggest financial transaction of your life. How can consumers make sure to avoid any "bad apples?"  

Bad apples exist in every industry — and home inspection is not immune. Unfortunately, home inspection is not regulated consistently across all states within the nation. There are also schools and Internet sites that offer credentials that make it appear that a home inspector is qualified. For example, recently a web site popped up offering to "certify" anyone as a Master Inspector for $175.  

The home inspection profession is a demanding profession that requires a broad base of knowledge in all areas of home construction, maintenance and safety issues.  

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Energy Efficient Homes  

Many homeowners are scrambling to pay utility bills and trying to find ways to reduce power consumption. For those considering home improvement projects, there's an abundance of new techniques and products that can be used to create a more energy-efficient home.  

New home builders too, are incorporating many innovative methods to reduce the amount of power their buildings consume.   The need just grew even more critical this week after a pipeline leak at Prudhoe Bay took 8 percent of the nation's petroleum-production capacity off line, probably for several months.  

Find out how to reduce your utility bills…