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The Hidden Layer in $1M Boston Condos
A crawl space should not be treated like a vented dirt cavity under the house. It should be dry, sealed, insulated, and built as a controlled environment from the start.
Stephen Gaspar
Jun 8


How AI Helped Me Rethink a Core Inspection Tool
A simple camera replacement turned into a deeper technical review of image quality, workflow efficiency, used-market pricing, and how AI can help professionals make better field-equipment decisions faster.
Stephen Gaspar
May 28


Crawl Spaces Should Be Dry, Sealed, and Built as Controlled Spaces
A crawl space should not be treated like a vented dirt cavity under the house. It should be dry, sealed, insulated, and built as a controlled environment from the start.
Stephen Gaspar
May 13


Crawl Space Support Columns: A Common Structural Detail That Deserves a Closer Look
Concrete block support columns in crawl spaces may look simple, but they play a major role in carrying floor loads down to the footing below. In older New England homes and cottages, these areas often deserve a closer look.
Stephen Gaspar
May 1


Foundation Anchorage Basics: The Connection That Helps Keep a House in Place
Foundation anchorage is what helps tie a home’s framing to its foundation so the structure can better resist movement and remain stable under load. Anchor bolts, spacing, embedment, and placement all matter because this is one of the basic connections that helps keep a house in place.
Stephen Gaspar
Apr 15
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