In Oklahoma City or wherever you live in the country, it will pay off to check with local authorities to determine if your home is in a flood-risk zone. If it is, check with local building officials. Higher standards than those set by national agencies have been adopted by many communities. The Federal Emergency Management […]
You ask yourself “I’m buying a new home with a warranty. Should I get a home inspection?”. Ok, you moved to Oklahoma City and found the perfect home in the perfect location for yourself or you and your family. The builder is awesome, and you’ve known your realtor forever. And, to top it off, you […]
Having the appropriate clearance around your home’s breaker box is essential for several reasons. Steps to Take Your home likely has several safety features you may not know about like GFCI and AFCI protected breakers. When these trip, an electrical circuit providing power to lights and receptacles will no longer do so. You will need […]
Hinge Lubrication During inclement weather especially, we tend to use our home’s vehicle doors more than we use our front doors. Most home’s front doors are pretty simple. A typical front door these days is metal clad with a wood interior. It swings on three hinges and locks with a locking handle and […]
Window Maintenance Winter is a great time to give some attention to your windows maintenance. In the long run it will save you time and money. Lubricating the track and the frame where the sash slides ensures that the window functions properly. Along with your garage vehicle door hinges, this should be part of your […]
Confirm that firewood #firewood is stored at least 20 feet away from your home (attracts termites). Remove hoses from outdoor water spigots and insulate if necessary. Familiarize responsible family members with the gas main shut-off valve, main and interior water shut-off valve, and other appliance valves. Check and clean or replace furnace air filters […]
“It’s Hot in Here” So the cold weather is here… kinda. Even though we have officially entered winter, there are plenty of winter days here in Oklahoma that will tempt us to turn on the air conditioner. If it is sunny and 60 outside, chances are it’s heating up well over 75 in your home […]
Water as the Enemy As a home inspector, we often say that “water” is your home’s worst enemy. Generally we are speaking about the weather shield that includes your roof, walls and windows. But, water let loose in your home from plumbing can be just as devastating. Unprotected pipes are susceptible to cold temperatures because […]
Soil Drainage One of the first things I check on a home inspection is the lot slope around the home. As a home buyer, drainage problems should be one of the first things you look for as well. Making sure that your property is sloped to allow proper drainage can mean the difference between a […]
Landscaping One of my first task on a home inspection is to inspect the roof and the exterior of the home. Consequently, I often have to mention overhanging tree limbs, shrubs, or another aspect of the landscape rubbing up against the exterior of the home as a needed repair. Well-maintained landscaping and other improvements are […]
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