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 […]
Some of the most common things seen on home inspections are also often some of the easiest to fix as either the buyer or seller, if you choose. Foundation flaws—cracks in foundation, sloping floors, sticking doors or windows. These can often easily be cured with silicon caulk or waterproof coating. Poor general upkeep such as […]
Fact or Myth: If I Have an Appraisal, I Don’t Need an Inspection MYTH Home inspections and home appraisals are NOT the same. A comprehensive appraisal may seem at first glance to cover all of the items in a home inspection, but the function of the two is completely different, and the professionals conducting both […]
Spring House Preparation Checklist One of the best things you can do to prepare your home for Spring is to have a licensed home inspector perform an annual maintenance inspection. These are affordable for your budget, and are a great way to find potential issues before they turn into big, costly issues. There are also […]
Most central heating systems need to be replaced after 15 to 20 years. There are steps you can take to keep them in the best shape, and indications of possible issues that you should be aware of. Change your furnace filter regularly During winter, you need to change your the filter on your heater every […]
One of the main functions of the exterior of your house – roof, walls, windows – is to protect the inside of your house from Mother Nature. Spring always brings rain showers and storms, so taking steps now to make sure that your home is ready to protect your home from water damage can save […]
Reverse your ceiling fan One easy way to make your energy use more efficient is to simply reverse your ceiling fan so that the blades turn clockwise in the winter. The reverse switch is usually located either on the base housing, or in some cases if your fan has one large dome light, you may […]
When you’re wanting to clean up the leaves in your yard, many of us grab the handy leaf blower, and use it to blow all of the leaves into a pile which we still then need to rake into trash bags. We have an easier tip that will help you keep your yard clean and […]
A large portion of the US has been experiencing a heat wave, and hot summers make it a good time to consider the efficiency of not just your cooling system, but also how changes to your heating and electrical usage can make a big impact. Many things can be accomplished through very simple changes, most […]
A Health Checkup for Your House A home maintenance inspection is essentially the same as a standard home inspection, but the inspection is done for the current homeowner rather than a buyer. The annual maintenance inspection is for homeowners to do a thorough maintenance checkup inspection of their home or a rental home. Landlords can use […]