Your home features many large appliances that are hard-wired into your electrical system, and can not simply be switched off. These include your dishwasher, dryer, oven, and refrigerator. Larger appliance means it can be harder to save energy used by these devices. Remember, we are working on many small steps that together add up to […]
An HVAC system uses a lot of energy to cool your home. Think of it this way – it basically needs to use an amount of energy equal to the temperature of the heat going into your home. More heat = more energy requirement to cool it … which can become significant in a hot […]
Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. But air pollution can be a problem where you least expect it, in the place you may have thought was safest — your home. Many ordinary activities, such as cooking, heating, cooling, cleaning and redecorating, can cause the release and spread of indoor pollutants at […]
Join us in honoring and remembering the service men and women and their families that made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy
We’ve rounded up some of our favorite alternatives to lumber that can help you get the job done. Do you have a favorite? Choosing which one that will work for your project may depend upon what your project entails; and not all may necessarily be cheaper. Metal Studs While the cost of these studs is […]
As we edge closer to summer in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we start thinking of a list of chores we can do around the house – especially preparing the exterior and yard for summer. And many of these chores require the use of a ladder. Knowing how to use a ladder safely can help prevent […]
If your septic tank failed, or you know someone whose did, you are not alone. As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining your septic system. Proper septic system maintenance will help keep your system from failing and will help maintain your investment in your home. Failing septic systems can contaminate the ground water that […]
Right now, the Dallas and Fort Worth area is experiencing one of the hottest real estate markets that we can remember. Sellers are getting multiple offers, sometimes as quickly as they get their house listed on the market. Buyers are often finding themselves in bidding wars – sometimes for one property after another – and […]
At one of our recent home inspections in Fort Worth, the buyer asked if a stain on the ceiling in the garage was a concern. The short answer is … maybe, or maybe not. Ceiling stains commonly occur when something above leaks. This could be the roof, the HVAC, plumbing, tubs and showers (especially old […]
One of the questions we get most often from homebuyers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex who are looking to purchase a home is whether asbestos testing is a regular part of a home inspection. Testing for asbestos would actually require taking a sample – and that means cutting into walls, floors, roof, or other areas […]