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Preston Sandlin is a home inspector and real estate investor in Charlotte NC. He has been performing home inspections and buying real estate in Charlotte NC for over 12 years. He is a member of the North Carolina Home Inspector's Association, the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association, and the BBB.
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 Is There Toxic Chinese Drywall in North Carolina?Although amajority of the toxic drywall that we have been hearing about has shown up in Florida and the Gulf Coast, it has been found in the Southeast including the Carolinas. Read this article to find out how to identify this toxic Chinese Drywall. Home Staging Goes VirtualStaging a home once meant adding accessories, props and even furniture to a home for sale, to create a feeling of warmth and appeal, and make it easier to sell. Today, staging a home still connotes rearranging possessions and furniture, but in more and more cases, the furniture and accessories are digital rather than real, a very cost effective alternative Home Heating and CoolingHomeowners know that a great deal of energy is required to power heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, especially once winter or summer electric and gas bills arrive. In fact, as much as half of the energy used in a home goes towards heating and cooling the indoor environment. Standing WaterWhat might cause standing water in my yard? Green Home BuildingGreen homes are expected to make up to ten percent of new home construction over the next several years, according to a study done by McGraw-Hill Construction. Homeowners are interested in purchasing green homes because of the benefits they offer- from healthier indoor air to energy savings. Remodel by RecyclingTossing away unwanted items doesn’t make economic or environmental sense these days. Recycling saves the environment, while repairing and reusing old or outdated items gives the wallet a break. With a little consideration, it’s clear there are new uses for almost every old product – from prescription bottles to furniture. Safer PaintAccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air is three times more polluted than outdoor air. In addition, the poor quality of indoor air creates one of the top five hazards to human health. And paints and finishes are among the leading causes of contaminated indoor air. Everything Old is New AgainThe saying goes that everything old is new again, and this adage certainly holds true when noting the renewed interest in home styles of the past. Current home buyers suggest they are captivated by the details found in homes built prior to World War II, and are responding to the charm and character typically found in home construction from that era. Some of the “new again” home styles making a resurgence are Queen Anne homes, bungalows, Colonials, California homes and Italianate styles. No Excuses for Hot or Cold FeetMore and more homes coming on the market feature radiant heating and cooling systems to warm and cool the floors. There’s nothing like having your cold feet meet a warm and cozy floor on a cool day. A radiant heating or cooling system can make it happen through a variety of techniques. Hazardous WasteQuestion: What items are considered household hazardous waste (HHW)?
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