Over time, virtually all homes will develop cracks that are cosmetic in nature and do not necessarily mean there’s a larger problem occurring. It’s pretty common for houses to settle over time, and when that happens you will find small cracks. But some cracks, especially those wider than 1/8-inch, may signal structural issues. For cracks […]
You may have not given much thought to the numbers on your house. In most cases, we use whatever was there when we purchase the property. But they have important use. House numbers are not only convenient for finding addresses but necessary for emergency responders to locate those in need. When responding to an emergency, minutes […]
No single home inspection is going to cover everything in your home. There are a certain set of requirements to what a basic home inspection entails, and inspections for some specific items related to your home may require a specialist. First, it’s important to understand that some very common areas of a home are not […]
The start of Fall in DFW is also the start of many home maintenance chores to get ready for Winter and the holidays. Many of these chores – such as cleaning the gutters or installing Christmas lights – include the use of ladders. We want you to do these things safely! Ladder Safety Tips Use […]
Since Fall has officially begun in the DFW area, now is a great time to begin preparing for winter. Even though the leaves aren’t yet falling off the trees, tackling some of these small chores now will prevent you from scrambling at the last minute when the temperatures do turn colder. Here are a few […]
Here in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, we are blessed to have a mix of big city living right next to rural areas within a very short drive. That means that a larger amount of our properties have outbuildings, and in the case of farms and ranches, specifically barns. One of the most common issues with […]
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The average American household spends about $2,060 per year on energy costs, according to the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Most homeowners waste energy, and wasting energy is like throwing away money. Most homeowners throw away the equivalent of a 42″ flat-screen TV every year in wasted energy. They’re throwing away a brand new mountain bike or a really […]
Have you been considering a solar system for your home? Solar energy offers considerable advantages over conventional energy systems. While both types of energy systems have both pros and cons, the pros of solar panels definitely outweigh any flaws. One big advantage is seen during a Texas summer – in the potential savings on your […]
Water can be your yard’s best friend and your home’s worst enemy. Many homes have landscape irrigation sprinkler systems to irrigate and water the lawn. Lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems are complex mechanical systems with lots of potential failure points, including valves, heads, sensors, shut-off switches. If your lawn sprinkler isn’t operating properly, it can […]