Technical Papers, Articles and Educational Brochures The following papers and  newspaper articles by your inspector, Peter Ottowitz, were written to help you address various home and environmental issues: Technical Papers Written By Peter Ottowitz What to do About Water in the Basement   What is Title 5 Newspaper Articles Written by Peter Ottowitz   "Achoo! Are You Allergic To Your Home?" "Ahhh....Spring" "Air Conditioning Facts" "Air Conditioner Maintenance" "Carbon Monoxide in Your Home"   "Caring for Your Outdoor Gas Grill" "Carpenter Ants" "Caulking"   "Criteria for Hiring a Home Inspector" "Energy Inspections and Audits: Save On Your Heating and Cooling Bills" "Energy Myths"   "Energy Recovery Ventilators"   "Exterior Painting" "Fall Maintenance Tips: Outside the Home" "Fall Maintenance Tips: Inside the Home" "Fix Those Ice Dams" "GFCI & AFCI Protection"   "Green Clean Home: Using Baking Soda"   "Green Clean Home: Using Vinegar"   "Green Flooring" "Home Inspections – Preparing for the Inspection" "Hot Water Heaters"   "Infrared Technology" "Is Your Home Ready for Winter?" "Is Your House Locked?"   "Mice - Who Stole The Cheese?" "Moisture in the Air" "Mold: A Growing Concern" "Oh Christmas Tree" "Permeable Pavement for Environmentally-Friendly Solutions" "Plaster and Drywall Cracks" "Preparing for an Energy Audit" "Radon in the Air" "Safe Holiday Decoration Hints" "Sell A Green Clean Home - Part I: Baking Soda "Sell A Green Clean Home - Part II: Vinegar   "Some Important Feng Shui Tips To Help You Sell Homes: Part I"   "Some Important Feng Shui Tips To Help You Sell Homes: Part II" "Spring Lawn Care" "Termite Facts"    "The Ten Most Frequent House Problems" "Using Rain Barrels to Conserve Water"   "Ways to Green Your Home and the Environment"   "Water In The Basement" "While You Are Away" "Wood Burning Fireplaces" "Why A Blower Door Test?" "Window Shopping" "Your Home Leaks Energy in a Number of Ways" Educational Brochures Radon: What To Know and Do For Your Home Mold: What to Know and Do For Your Home Moving Checklist: A Flow Chart For a Happy Transition