by Natalie Jones | Oct 18, 2018 | General, Home Repair Tips
Clean the Corners and Other No-Nonsense Advice for Move-In Day. Moving means getting to know a new layout and settling into the unfamiliar zone you now call home. It can take weeks to really get into the groove of your new accommodations, but there are things you can...
by Vincent West | Oct 1, 2018 | General, Home Repair Tips
Renovating your home can be an exciting process filled with all sorts of events, some good – come on, who does not like smashing walls with a big sledgehammer -, and some not so good – do not be so hard on yourself, even the greatest of handymen smash their fingers...
by Carisa Reed | Aug 10, 2018 | General
Americans spend 90% of their time indoors, with the air quality inside actually being significantly worse than outside. Many of us don’t want to think that our homes can make us ill, but when you have a sick house due to low air quality, you owe it to yourself to deal...
by Claire Wentz | Jun 24, 2018 | Home Repair Tips
Home Modifications For Aging In Place Before making any modifications, you’ll need to assess your needs and budget. First, review your home for changes that you’d like to make. Keep both safety and convenience in mind. Some important modifications may include:...
by Tom Francis | Dec 22, 2017 | Home Buying Tips, Home Inspection, Home Selling Tips
There are several good reasons for a seller to get a Pre-listing Inspection. Most home purchases are contingent on a home inspection. From my experience as a home inspector, I can attest that especially for first-time buyers, buying a house is an emotional and scary...
by Tom Francis | Dec 15, 2017 | General
Do you have an unsafe radon mitigation system? “Caveat Emptor” Caveat Emptor is a neo-Latin phrase meaning “let the buyer beware.” We use this phrase often in light of a warning, that a buyer should put in due diligence, to understand what...
by Tom Francis | Jan 8, 2016 | Home Repair Tips
A common report defect I find on many homes with wood siding and or wood trim is “Needs painting or staining”. Unprotected wood products like siding and trim are vulnerable to attack by weather and ultraviolet rays from the sun. Paint and stains provide a...
by Tom Francis | May 14, 2015 | Electrical Defects
“Missing jumper wire at water meter” is a common electrical defect and safety hazard noted in many home inspections for older homes. The jumper wire is actually a grounding wire, a short section of large gauge wire that “jumps” or goes across...
by Tom Francis | Mar 20, 2015 | About Radon Mitigation
RADON FAN REPLACEMENT GUIDE Looking for a new radon fan to replace your old one? These are the most common radon fan companies; your radon mitigation system most likely uses one of these fans. This chart compares replacement fans that provide similar performance,...
by Tom Francis | Feb 9, 2015 | Sick House Syndrome
Is your house making you or your family sick? Unfortunately some homes do make the occupants sick. Many people are not aware of “Sick House Syndrome” and its causes. But most people are aware of the symptoms that can result from a sick home such as eye,...
