HOME BUYERS FAIR : Consumer Protection : Free Guide on Home Inspections

The engineering department of Aetna Life & Casualty has created a free home inspection guide, “Before a House Becomes a Home.”

The booklet tells home buyers what to look for when they’re looking over a prospective house--and when to have the house inspected by a professional.

Some hints: Check exterior of the house for wood rot; check for missing shingles on the roof; look for cracks and water stains in the ceilings and walls that may indicate leaking plumbing fixtures or a leaky roof.

For a copy of the booklet, write: Aetna Life & Casualty, Resources RWAC, 151 Farmington Ave., Hartford, Conn. 06156.