Radon gas is a real threat to homes and the families that live in them in America. It is linked to lung conditions and certain cancers. At Strouse Home Inspections, we help homeowners test for radon and enact plans for mitigating it when levels are too high. If... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 3-21-2023
Bathrooms are some of the most heavily used rooms in homes today. And located in most bathrooms exist one unsung hero: the exhaust fan. Bathrooms are subject to heat and moisture due to their nature on a very regular basis. These conditions are perfect for the growth and... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 2-16-2023
More than 2,900 fires are caused in American homes by clothes dryers every year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration, a branch of FEMA. The primary cause is the failure to clean out lint traps and dryer vents. This tragic result is an estimated five deaths per year... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 1-10-2023
Have you recently had a radon test done on your home? Did that test find that the radon levels in your home are dangerously high? If so, you don’t need to panic. There are mitigation options available to you. Installing these mitigation systems is a home upgrade, however.... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 12-15-2022
Homes can host all sorts of smells. Some are unpleasant but benign, while others might signal a serious issue. Here are the culprits lying behind some of the most common musty smells in a home so that you know how to eradicate them. Faulty Electrical When electrical components... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 11-14-2022
We inspect homes all year long here at SHI. We’ve seen how far a little bit of regular maintenance can go, which is why we want you to know how to prepare your home for Winter. Follow this checklist to make sure that your home is ready to... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 10-11-2022
Home inspections are an essential part of the home selling and buying process. Forgoing the home inspection on either end of the home purchasing arrangement can result in a loss of money. Here’s how. Landscaping A home inspector will walk the grounds outside the property to look for... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 9-13-2022
At Strouse Home Inspections, home inspections are not the only ones we perform. We also perform commercial property inspections on buildings up to 100,000 sq. You may think that these types of inspections are essentially the same, just on a different sale, but there’s more to it than... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 8-18-2022
Home should be your safe haven. A space unique to you that you can go to and shut out the cares of the world. But the cares of the world can be at home waiting for you when your house has a bunch of hidden safety concerns. To... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 7-20-2022
Before you buy a home, you need to know the condition that it is in. Some problem areas are not easily seen to the untrained eye or without specialized equipment. Which is exactly why in addition to a regular home inspection, you should also opt for a sewer... [read more]
By Strouse Home Inspections 6-15-2022
