Home Inspector Talk Blog

My name is Bill Stone, I'm an American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) certified home inspector located in North East Ohio. I'm currently secretary of the North Central Ohio Chapter of ASHI. I'd like to use this blog to present home maintenance tips and information that I come across as a home inspector.

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Vintage Electric Fireplace

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Occasionally on inspections I come across old electric fireplaces. This one was in a Cleveland OH double circa 1920's. Both l...

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Friday, January 23, 2015

Adding Stone Stairs Against Siding; What to Avoid

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Lots of people want to upgrade those builder grade temporary steps or perhaps upgrade what is already existing to stone or paver stones. ...

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Thursday, January 8, 2015

Junk Drawer Dangers?

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I saw a facebook post from a friend regarding a house fire started by a 9v battery. I thought that's something I'd like to share, b...

Thursday, November 6, 2014

What To Do About Loose Outlets

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Something that I see often on inspections are worn outlets (receptacles in electrician jargon) and loose outlets. If you have worn outlets...

Monday, March 31, 2014

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Transite – Bill Stone ACI Transite is a a trade name for a product manufactured by Johns-Manville and was introduced to the building i...

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Keep Pipes From Freezing

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In Cleveland as I write this, the temperature is about 8 degrees below zero and predicted to drop even more overnight. Its a night to give ...

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Saturday, October 5, 2013

Home Inspection for Sellers #1

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You've sold your home! Congratulations. Now the buyer has scheduled an inspection. What can you, as the seller do to make the inspect...

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Bill Stone: William Stone is owner of William Stone Home Inspection Services Inc. and also serves as president for the North Central Ohio Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI). His background includes experience in construction and telecommunications.

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