Tony Christoforou's (nycptp) Blog

Pillar To Post - Queens County New York Amanda's Law just went into effect for NY State for Carbon Monoxide detectors in Single and Multi Family dwellings and was prompted by the death of a teenage girl early last year.   I just found this page link today and wanted to get it out to everyone.  No...

Pillar To Post - Queens County New York Try our cost guide to give a rough estimate for repairs or remodeling in your home or a home your'e purchasing. Its a helpful tool available for free to you.  It is based on National Averages but will get pretty close.  For the NYC area I tend to use the hi...

A quick tip that may help add some life to your cooking appliance. PILLAR TO POST TIP: Most stoves made in the last 15 years break down too soon due to the control panel. Why?     Because the panel is behind the back burners which causes it to overheat. To fix this problem, heat large pots on the...

Some info below regarding Home Inspection Licensing.  As of Dec 31, 2005 all persons conducting a home inspection must be licensed by NY State.   Make sure your home inspector is licensed and insured as per state regulations.   All Pillar To Post inspectors are licensed and Fully insured.  We car...

This is a very useful link that I think all current and future home owners should see.  It is also very useful info for all realtors out there so they can identify a potential trouble spot in a home. The panels mentioned on the page pose a safety issue and will need to be adressed in some way.  A...

Learn More About the Home You Live With A large number of the home inspections we conduct are for first time buyers.  People that many times don't know too much about houses.  They may have grown up in a home or apartment but never had to maintain or repair anything so they are not too sure abou...

With the introduction of mandatory property disclosure laws, the last decade has seen a huge increase in the demand for home inspection services. As the home inspection profession has grown, so too have the standards for licensing home inspectors. It is crucial to hire or refer someone that will ...

Seal off Money Leaks! Some ways to save money during winter months by sealing off and maintaining the home.  In winter, by finding and fixing drafts and leaks, you'll have a warmer house and save money. Here are simple fixes that'll have you cutting your energy usage - and bills - by up to 40%.1....

I just returned from our annual Pillar to Post Home Inspection seminar in Nashville.  It was three days of technical and business training, company updates and motivational speaking.   A great time was had by all and I learned and shared a lot with many of my peers from all around the US and Cana...