An Argos Educational Resource
Inspector Howe is Argos Group’s educational persona — created to help property owners, buyers, and professionals understand inspection findings, building systems, and everyday property concerns in plain language. Below is a growing library of articles, organized by system and topic, written to explain how things work and what to watch for. Inspector Howe explains — it doesn’t diagnose, recommend, or replace a licensed inspection.
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Recent Articles
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Why Some Homes Feel Humid Even When the AC Is Running
Why do some homes feel humid even when the air conditioner is running? Air conditioning is commonly understood as the solution…
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Plumbing Expansion and Thermal Stress in Summer
Plumbing expansion and thermal stress in summer are easy to overlook, since cold temperatures get most of the attention in plumbing…
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Irrigation Systems and Hidden Moisture Problems
Irrigation systems and hidden moisture problems tend to go together more often than most homeowners realize. Most homeowners associate foundation and…
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Air Conditioning Performance in Extreme Heat
An air conditioning system that is running all day and struggling to keep the home below 80 degrees on a 105-degree…
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Electrical Systems Under Peak Cooling Demand
The highest electrical demand most residential homes experience occurs not on a cold winter night but on a hot summer afternoon…
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Foundation Movement During Dry Conditions
Foundation movement during dry conditions is a mechanism distinct from the wet-weather movement most homeowners think of first. Foundation movement discussions…
Disclaimer
Inspector Howe provides general educational information only. Content is not a substitute for a professional inspection, engineering evaluation, legal advice, or code compliance review specific to your property.
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