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Prevent Chimney Fires in the Home: Make Safety a Priority
House fires happen across the country every year. Stay cozy and safe with your family this winter by learning how to prevent chimney fires. Six Ways to Prevent Chimney Fires Your chimney's job is to safely direct smoke and other by-products out of your home while...
Home Security for the Holidays
Are you preparing to go away for the holiday season? Before leaving town, take steps to improve home security for the holidays. Thieves see this time of year as a prime opportunity for break-ins. Residential homes provide the perfect storm of vacancy, new possessions,...
Prepare Your Home for Winter
Summer is gone and the crisp fall air indicates that cold weather will be arriving soon. Before winter sets in and that first big snowstorm hits, prepare your home for winter. Winterize and Store Your Lawn Mower You won't be using your lawn mower during winter, so...
9 Basic Tools Every Homeowner Needs
Owning your first home is exciting. You have the freedom to change the house however you want. With this freedom comes responsibility; you are now in charge of maintenance and upkeep. These 9 tools every homeowner needs will help you make basic repairs and upgrades....
The Benefits of Drones in Home Inspections
Home inspectors are always on the lookout for tools that make their work more effective. Drones are the latest technology for home inspections. They give home inspectors access to hard-to-reach areas. Let's look at the benefits of drones in home inspections. The...
6 Ways to Reduce Humidity in Your Home
Your home's humidity levels should be between 30 and 50 percent year-round. Certain times of the year, however, the indoor humidity may exceed these levels. High humidity levels make it feel hotter. Even worse, mold and mildew are more likely to grow in humid...
4 Important Swimming Pool Safety Tips
Swimming is one of the best ways to cool off during hot summer weather. If you have a home pool, you get to enjoy the water often. However, there are important swimming pool safety tips you should follow so that everyone stays safe on your property. This article...
5 Signs of Mold: Do You Have a Mold Problem?
It’s best to catch mold in the home early in order to keep it from spreading. However, not everyone is familiar with the signs of mold. Familiarize yourself with some of the more common indicators that you might have a mold problem in your house. Persistent...
4 Tips for Improving the Safety of Your Deck
Your backyard deck is the ideal place for your pets and kids to enjoy the sunshine, fresh air, and warmer weather. The security of your loved ones is a primary concern, and you want to keep your children and pets safe. May is National Deck Safety Month and a great...
4 Reasons to Order a Home Inspection on New Construction
When purchasing a property or building your own home from the ground up, a home inspection helps uncover potential problems with the house. Building your own home takes a lot of time, effort, and money. Since building a home is a multi-faceted project, mistakes can be...
Easy Organization for Your Garage
The garage tends to become a gathering place for items that are not often needed in your home. Over time, your garage can turn into a cluttered, intimidating space. Apply these tips for garage organization to declutter your space with minimal hassle. Consider These...
4 Easy Ways to Improve Your Home’s Indoor Air Quality
Many people who have air quality concerns already suffer from respiratory conditions while others simply care about the impact of air pollution on their overall health. Read on for a few easy ways to improve your home’s indoor air quality. Why You Should Improve Your...
5 Benefits of a Pre-Listing Home Inspection
A home inspection is often completed when a home is under contract with a prospective buyer. A professional home inspector is likely to find deficiencies of some kind, small or large. This is why it is important for sellers to consider having a pre-listing home...
Four Things You Can Learn From Infrared Thermal Imaging In Home Inspections
Home inspections are often ordered by homebuyers to learn about the condition of a property as part of the purchase process. Homeowners can also order an inspection to learn about any repair issues or maintenance concerns that they should address. Some home inspectors...
5 Ways To Start Heating Your Home Efficiently
Before the colder winter months start rolling in, it is important to get your home ready for this change in the weather. There are steps you can take to help your heating system work more effectively and save money on your heating bill. Here are five ways that you can...
Five Essential Steps for Fall Home Maintenance
Your home’s maintenance needs to change from season to season. For example, in the spring after the snow and ice thaw out, you may need to aerate and fertilize your lawn. Now that summer is over and autumn has arrived, it is time to follow these effective fall home...
5 Signs You Need a New Roof
Many homeowners realize they need a new roof after experiencing some sort of emergency. Whether it's a leak in the ceiling or other damage due to a failing roof, many people miss the tell-tale signs that they need to replace their roof. Instead of waiting for a...
Start the School Year Right With These Back-to-School Organization Tips
The first day of school is just around the corner, which means its time to start thinking about organizing your home for the school year. You want the year ahead to be filled with lots of new friends, learning, and positive experiences. With the back-to-school...
The Hidden Dangers of Mold in Your Home
Mold is not only unsightly and hard to get rid of, but but it also causes health problems. Living in a damp climate or a home that's susceptible to moisture damage, you risk exposing your family and the structure itself to the hidden dangers of mold in your home. How...
What You Should Know About Radon Testing
Why Worry About Radon? Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas that could be inside of your home. The toxic gas is made from decomposed uranium and rises from the ground into the air, entering the home through various cracks in the foundation. More than...
Why Cleaning Your Gutters Is Important for Spring Maintenance
Spring cleaning for your home can be a daunting task. While we all have our indoor maintenance tasks, we sometimes neglect the exterior of the home, especially our gutters. Although it is not necessarily one of your preferred chores, read on to learn why cleaning your...
5 Steps for Saving Energy in Your Home During Warmer Weather
Saving Energy In Your Home With These Tips How energy-efficient is your home? Are there things you could be doing that would save energy in your home that you haven't tried? As we approach the spring and summer seasons, many homeowners unknowingly increase their...
7 Areas In a Buyer’s Home Inspection Report
Benefits of a Home Inspection Report Every person buying a home is encouraged to get a home inspection for their own benefit. Home sellers should also prepare by having a pre-listing inspection to help them plan for the buyer’s home inspection. A seller who gets a...
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We encourage you to join us at your inspection so Rich can explain the aspects of your new home as he’s inspecting your property. Whether this is your first home inspection or not, you’ll come away with a clear understanding of exactly what is going on with the house -- the good points, and the areas that need attention.
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