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Vermont fireplaces and chimneys are central to home life from October through April , and one of the most overlooked systems at inspection. Here's what every homeowner and buyer needs to know to keep their system safe, functional, and out of costly trouble.
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Connected to municipal sewer? You still own the pipe running from your house to the main line, and replacing it can cost $15,000. Here's what Vermont buyers and homeowners need to know.
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A failing leach field rarely announces itself until the damage is done. Here's what causes failure, what the warning signs look like, and what Vermont homeowners and buyers can expect to pay for repairs.
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Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that poses a serious health risk in Vermont homes. Whether you're buying or have owned for years, testing is the single most important step you can take. Here's what you need to know before it's too late.
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Most Vermont homeowners have only a vague idea how their septic system works. This plain language guide breaks down the four main components, what can go wrong, and why understanding your system is one of the most practical things you can do as a homeowner.
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Everything Vermont home buyers and owners need to know about inspections — from the full home inspection to radon, water quality, septic, chimneys, oil tanks, and more.
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Most people read their home inspection report once during purchase, then file it away forever. That's a missed opportunity. Whether you're buying or have owned for decades, this document is one of your most valuable homeowner tools.
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A well-maintained home. Sellers who'd lived there 25 years. A new roof installed just a year before. Then the inspection revealed mold in the attic - a space no one had entered in over a decade. The remediation cost $30,000 and delayed the sale for three months.
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Most home problems start quietly and out of sight. This is the first post in the Secret Life of Your Home series, a year-long journey through every part of your home one topic per month. January starts beneath the surface with the hidden systems most homeowners rarely think about.