When you buy an old house, basement floods sometimes come with the territory. Here are ways to avoid some common flooding issues.
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Detecting water damage in your old house
By: Shannon Dauphin Lee , Contributing WriterIn: Old Houses, Old House Inspection
To locate water damage in an old house, you have to do detective work. Here are six clues to help you uncover the signs and source of water damage.
How to prepare for an old house purchase
By: Shannon Dauphin Lee , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Inspection, Home Improvement Tips, Old Houses
When buying an old house, consider the cost of home improvements. Learn what problems could be lurking beneath the charming facade before you commit.
Surprises behind old house walls
By: Shannon Lee , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Inspection, Old Houses, Old House Construction, Home Improvement Tips
Why annual pest inspections matter
By: Shannon Lee , Contributing WriterIn: Old House Inspection, Old Houses, Home Improvement Tips
For many years I lived in a historic home in Tennessee. Built in 1901, the home had a good share of problems, just as any house that has stood for over a
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