Posts Tagged ‘Home Inspection’
Window Condensation
Window Condensation Are my windows to blame? Faulty windows do not cause condensation. Glass is usually the first place you notice condensation because glass surfaces have the lowest temperature of any surface in a house. What is the cause? The moisture in the air causes condensation. The reason you may observe more condensation in…
Read MoreCrawlspace Safety
Crawlspace Safety Crawlspaces are notorious for the nasty discoveries made there by homeowners, inspectors, and home remodelers, and it isn’t hard to figure out why; for one thing, their cool, dark environment attracts undesirable pests and can promote dangerous conditions. And since the crawlspace is mostly unmonitored, hazards can breed there unchecked for a long…
Read MoreBathroom Vent System
The bathroom exhaust fan, as deafening as some may sound, is an integral part of your home’s ventilation system. IF High humidity levels from a warm bath or shower has the potential of creating mold and mildew. Painted walls will crack, wall paper will peel, and doors and cabinets will start to warp in a…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Asbestos
Asbestos Asbestos Cement Roofing and Siding Despite its desirable qualities, the use of asbestos in building materials has proven to be a dangerous practice. This naturally-occurring, fibrous rock has heat and fire-resistant properties. But the long term effects proved to wreak havoc on our health. Asbestos and Portland Cement Commonly used in homes and buildings…
Read MoreAnti – Tip Brackets
Air Conditioner
Air Conditioner When the summer heat arrives, a cool habitat is one of the places sought after for relief. Most of the time, that habitat is our home where we can relax, sip on a cold beverage and enjoy the cool air blowing through the house – from the air conditioner. To ensure your air…
Read MoreMaintenance Checklist
You guessed it, it’s that time again. Just kidding. As a homeowner, it is always time to maintain your home. If not you, then who? Don’t worry we understand, having to constantly check and pay for problems can be irksome. Which is why we have created this comprehensive checklist that not only helps you remember…
Read MoreTermites
When it comes to ingenuity, perseverance and sheer strength in numbers, few species can compete with Termites. There are colonies on every land mass on Earth ( with the exception of Antartica ) and one colony can have as many as several million termites. These guys aren’t playing around and neither should you. Especially due…
Read MorePreach, Practice, and Prosper.
“The true method of knowledge is experiment” -William Blake It finally happened. After telling you time and time again how to inspect, protect and maintain your home, I finally had to do the same. After saying ‘Yes’ to a house that has so many lovely characteristics and just as many hidden projects, it seemed clear…
Read MoreDIY Summer Nights
“Create your own visual style… let it be unique to yourself yet identifiable for others.” -Orson Wells Everyone is always talking about those summer nights. You know, those nights when you lay back, look up with a chilled drink in your hands and wonder. That time when all that you dream of could be true.…
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