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Radon in Air Testing Discounted
GET QUICK RADON IN AIR TESTING RESULTS! HAWKEYE HOME INSPECTIONS IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE ARE DISCOUNTING OUR RADON IN AIR TESTING...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Feb 9, 20211 min read
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Get to Know Vapor Barriers
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Uses and Characteristics Vapor barriers are an important part of moisture control for interiors. A vapor barrier...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Jan 19, 20214 min read
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What You Need to Know About Home Generators
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® Homeowners may use a generator to supply electricity to their home in the case of a power outage, either out of...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Jan 8, 20213 min read
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What You Need to Know About Wood Burning Stoves
Adapted from the article by Nick Gromicko, CMI® A wood-burning stove (also known as a wood stove) is a heating appliance made from iron...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Dec 24, 20204 min read
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Biological Pollutants in the Home
Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. Much effort and money continue to be spent cleaning up pollution in the...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Nov 24, 202026 min read
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Carpet Mold: Identification, Prevention and Removal
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® The Dangers of Mold Molds produce allergens, which are substances that can cause allergic reactions, as well as...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Nov 4, 20205 min read
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What You Need to Know About Smoke Alarms/Detectors
Adapted from Article by by Nick Gromicko, CMI® A smoke alarm, also known as a smoke detector, is a device that detects smoke and issues...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Oct 25, 20204 min read
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What You Need to Know About Bathroom Vents and Fans
Adapted from the article by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and moist...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Oct 19, 20204 min read
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Aging in Place
Adapted from article by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kate Tarasenko "Aging in place" is the phenomenon describing senior citizens' ability to...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Oct 17, 20205 min read
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Foundation Inspection
Visually inspect your foundations at least annually. For concrete slabs, look for cracks, soil separation from the edges of the slab,...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Sep 26, 20201 min read
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Anti-Tip Brackets for Freestanding Ranges
Adapted from article by Nick Gromicko, CMI and Kenton Shepard Anti-tip brackets are metal devices designed to prevent freestanding ranges...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Sep 20, 20202 min read
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GFCIs in the Home
"GFCI" stands for ground-fault circuit interrupter, which is an inexpensive electrical device that, if installed in household branch...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Sep 10, 20201 min read
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Barbeque Safety
by Nick Gromicko, CMI of InterNACHI Propane grills present an enormous fire hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Aug 31, 20203 min read
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Moisture Intrusion
by Nick Gromicko, CMI® and Kenton Shepard Moisture intrusion can be the cause of building defects, as well as health ailments for the...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Aug 25, 20204 min read
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Heating and A/C Overflow
One of the most inconvenient and costly home repairs to ceiling/floor damage due to evaporator coil condensate overflow is preventable....
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Aug 17, 20202 min read
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We Have COVID-19 Safety Certified Inspectors
We are still open 7 days a week. In light of COVID-19, we are taking the all the necessary precautions and some of our inspectors are...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Apr 2, 20201 min read
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Helping Seniors During COVID-19 Epidemic
According to Business Insider, “80% of US coronavirus deaths are among people 65 and up”. This should come as no surprise to most...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Mar 20, 20202 min read
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What You Need to Know About Radon
• Radon cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted • Adverse health effects of radon – lung cancer - are not immediately experienced • You can...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Feb 20, 20201 min read
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How to Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality – Step 6: Disinfecting the Air
How do you disinfect the air? As discussed, of course, air purification units are helpful. Some people, however, use synthetic air...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Jan 27, 20201 min read
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How to Maintain Healthy Indoor Air Quality – Step 5: Air Purifiers
One key addition to any modern home is an air purifier. While your HVAC may have great filters, you really need a device to thoroughly...
Hawkeye Home Inspections
Jan 20, 20201 min read
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