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 […]
Semper Fi Home Inspections provides full home inspection services for the entire Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex – to provide home buyers and home sellers with peace of mind during the homebuying process. Most people are aware of the normal home inspection that is always recommended to home buyers before they make their final decision […]
As we move out of Spring and into Summer, it’s the best time to prepare your backyard and outdoor areas for summer living. In addition to things you can do for your lawn maintenance, pool safety, and keeping your foundation strong, there are some other simple tips to make your yard most enjoyable. Add some […]
Check porch and deck supports, stairs and railings Clean and apply sealer to decks Cover and store outdoor furniture, barbeque grills, etc. Empty dirt from flower pots and containers Schedule an Annual Maintenance Inspection with Semper Fi Home Inspections
Plant Spring flowering bulbs Drain fuel from gas-operated lawn equipment Clean and store summer garden tools Re-seed needed areas of the lawn Fertilize the lawn Drain hoses and shut off exterior water valves Check and prepare ice/snow equipment Schedule your Annual Maintenance Inspection with Semper Fi Home Inspections
Have heating system checked ⃝Change batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors Inspect and sweep the chimney Check windows for drafts, loose frames, cracked panes Vacuum or replace air filters Remove window air conditioners and cover exterior units
Some of our best tips for Fall include a quick inspection of your own home and use our “Remove – Repair – Replace” motto: Remove Overhanging tree limbs – check your bushes, shrubs and trees that are close to your house, and remove limbs that overhang or touch the house, and remove dead or diseased […]
It may seem strange to start talking about winterizing your home when our temperatures are only flirting with dropping into cooler temperatures, but there are a few projects you can do now to start getting your home ready. There’s a whole list of easy projects that you can finish in a weekend in about a […]
85 million families in the US own pets. Pet-borne diseases are rare but can be contracted from your pet either directly or indirectly. Here are some of the most common. Fish Fish tend to be a very safe choice because they inhabit their own self-contained domain. However, they can carry bacteria that can infect humans […]