What Should I Do? In general, the best thing you can do for a birds nest on a home is to try to minimize the disturbance—stay at a respectful distance, minimize foot traffic, door openings/closings, and postpone and projects or construction slated for the area. If a bird is nesting in an inconvenient place on […]
At first it may seem odd to add insulation to the attic warmth and then purposely allow cold air (Attic Ventilation) to enter the attic through vents, but this combination is the key to a durable and energy-efficient home. Here’s why: in the winter, allowing a natural flow of outdoor air to ventilate the attic helps […]
Burglary is a crime of opportunity. And burglars don’t want to spend a lot of time looking through a home to find things of value to steal, which is why there are obvious locations that they always check. That means that there are ways to outsmart them by hiding your valuables in not-so-obvious places, and […]
Moisture Intrusion left unchecked can lead to structural defects in a home over time, as well as health problems for the home’s family. Some common moisture intrusion problems include: structural wood decay high indoor humidity and resulting condensation expansive soil, which may crack or undermine the home’s foundation, or softened soil, which may lose its […]
Wind Storms Wind storms can wreak havoc on trees consequently often resulting in tree damage to homes roof and exterior. A lot of damage can be avoided by paying attention to trees and shrubs that grow too close to your home. I see this in most of my home inspections. A lovely tree or bush […]
Hit the Gas If you love to cook then you know using a gas range is great! Turning on a gas range cook top gets you an instant, constant flame that you can adjust visually – no wondering if it is on or off, hot or cold, or if it’s on the right setting. That […]
Hard Water Deposits Hard water deposits can really distract from the aesthetics and function of the plumbing fixtures in your home. Knowing how to remove hard water deposits can not only make your fixtures more attractive, knowing how to remove hard water deposits can add greatly to the life of these very important features in […]
Falling Bricks If you are noticing falling or missing bricks from your chimney’s exterior, your home may be experiencing a problem called spalling. Spalling is a common issue that can plague any type of brickwork from masonry chimneys to retaining walls and more. It is easily noticeable when small cracks begin to lead to bigger cracks […]
Advantages to the Real Estate Agent: Agents can recommend certified InterNACHI inspectors, as opposed to being at the mercy of buyer’s choices in inspectors. Sellers can schedule the inspections at seller’s convenience, with little effort on the part of agents. Sellers can assist inspectors during the inspections, something normally not done during buyers’ inspections. Sellers can have inspectors correct any […]
Spring has sprung!(Maybe-depending on when you read this) March 20th was the first day of spring, so as you are spending more time outdoors, take a few minutes to address some Spring home maintenance items that will help to maintain the value of your investment: Roof: Check for damage to your roof. Especially here in […]
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