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 […]
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 […]
It’s fairly common for a home seller to undertake repairs on their property, either before listing it, or if some issues are found during a home inspection. Then there are some homes for sale that are listed “as is”. This is when the seller perhaps doesn’t have the time or the money to invest in […]
It never fails to happen: Mother Nature lulls us into a false sense of security with warmer weather, and then another hard freeze (32F or below) sneaks in. And it’s times like these that we forget to take those last protective measures to keep our pipes from freezing, such as leaving faucets dripping. The biggest […]
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 […]
We recently hosted a webinar training for the HomeKeepr app for agents that allow you to easily share your chosen vendors with your clients. Learn how to get started with HomeKeepr as a Realtor in the video below, and sign up for the service at http://www.Homekeepr.com/SemperFi. You will start with room for 100 clients and […]
Here’s a cracked chimney cap that we found during a home inspection. The masonry rain cap on top of the chimney had broken and started to deteriorate. This is the beginning stage that if not repaired can cause the chimney bricks to become loose and cost much more to repair. The clients were glad we […]
The answer is Yes. We have inspected many new construction homes. Here are some facts about new home inspections. Q: WHEN should a new home be inspected? A: The best time is several days before the buyer’s final walk-through, but when the builder is mostly done with the home. That allows the builder time to […]
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by Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, Rob London and Kenton Shepard Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very simple changes, most of which homeowners can […]