by HomeGauge | Jun 14, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
Do you like houses, meeting new people, and learning something new every day? If so, becoming a home inspector is likely an excellent career choice for you! A home inspector is a professional who inspects the physical components and systems of a property, usually...
by HomeGauge | Jun 11, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
As summer heats up, millions of Americans are looking forward to taking a dip in a backyard pool. There are about 10.4 million residential swimming pools in the United States, and each one represents an opportunity for refreshing fun. For many homeowners, a pool or...
by HomeGauge | Jun 8, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors, Marketing
Running a successful home inspection business takes a lot of work — and inspecting homes can sometimes feel like the least of it. In addition to knowing all about home construction and infrastructure, you also need to have solid business skills to keep the lights on....
by HomeGauge | Jun 4, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
While home inspections are mostly about identifying defects that are visible to the eye, inspectors sometimes test for the less-noticeable (but no less dangerous) problems that can afflict a house, such as lead paint, termites, and radon. Radon gas buildup in the home...
by HomeGauge | May 21, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors
Did you know that up to 35% of energy used in residential homes is wasted? Whether due to leaky single-pane windows, a lack of insulation, or appliances that use trace amounts of electricity even when not in use, energy loss costs homeowners in a big way — and the...
by HomeGauge | May 18, 2021 | Featured Learning, For Inspectors, RV Inspection
Have you ever wanted to just hop in your car and drive, living life on the open road? If the 2020 RV sales numbers are any indication, a lot of people share that impulse. The new and used RV markets are booming, and that market is likely to increase further as more...
