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<li><a href='http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/353/episode-57-diy-house-inspection/' rel='bookmark' title='DIY Home Inspection'>DIY Home Inspection</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/1921/episode-136-home-inspection-selecting-plywood/' rel='bookmark' title='Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood'>Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/169/episode-30-home-security-surveillance-automation/' rel='bookmark' title='Home Security, Home Surveillance And Home Automation&amp;'>Home Security, Home Surveillance And Home Automation&</a></li>
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<p><a title="House under magnify" href="http://cdn.handyguyspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/houseify.jpg" rel="lightbox[195]"><img src="http://cdn.handyguyspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/houseify.thumbnail.jpg" alt="House under magnify" align="left" /></a>The Handyguys interview Brion Grant, president of the <a href="http://www.ashi.org/" target="_blank">American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)</a> , the oldest home inspection organization in North America.  Brion Grant explains the importance of hiring  the right home inspector; one you can trust and rely on.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ashi.org/" target="_blank"><img src="http://js.handyguyspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ashi_logo_blue_2_inch.jpg" alt="ASHI Logo" align="right" /></a>Handyguys Brian and Paul know all about home inspectors as they have utilized these experts when purchasing  older and newer homes in the past.  But how can you be sure that the home inspector you hire is knowledgeable and capable of helping you with the biggest purchase you will ever make?  Brion Grant explains that ASHI home inspectors have not only the knowledge to do the job but the experience.  In addition to passing certification tests, ASHI inspectors must have performed at least 250 inspections.  They have seen a lot and can identify the poorly built deck or dangerous wiring on that new house you are about to purchase.</p>
<p>But don&#8217;t just rely on <a href="http://www.ashi.org/" target="_blank">ASHI</a> certification to find your inspector. Like any other contractor, you should ask around and get references before hiring an inspector.  Listen in and find out about home inspectors on this week&#8217;s podcast.</p>
<p>Related shows:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/353/episode-57-diy-house-inspection/' rel='bookmark' title='DIY Home Inspection'>DIY Home Inspection</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/1921/episode-136-home-inspection-selecting-plywood/' rel='bookmark' title='Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood'>Home Inspection and Selecting Plywood</a></li>
<li><a href='http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/169/episode-30-home-security-surveillance-automation/' rel='bookmark' title='Home Security, Home Surveillance And Home Automation&amp;'>Home Security, Home Surveillance And Home Automation&</a></li>
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(http://www.handyguyspodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/ashi_logo_blue_2_inch.jpg)Handyguys Brian and Paul know all about home inspectors as they have utilized these experts when purchasing  older and newer homes in the past.  But how can you be sure that the home inspector you hire is knowledgeable and capable of helping you with the biggest purchase you will ever make?  Brion Grant explains that ASHI home inspectors have not only the knowledge to do the job but the experience.  In addition to passing certification tests, ASHI inspectors must have performed at least 250 inspections.  They have seen a lot and can identify the poorly built deck or dangerous wiring on that new house you are about to purchase.

But don&#039;t just rely on ASHI (http://www.ashi.org/) certification to find your inspector. Like any other contractor, you should ask around and get references before hiring an inspector.  Listen in and find out about home inspectors on this week&#039;s podcast.</itunes:summary>
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