Bed Bugs and Their Prevention Bed bugs are small, flightless, rust-colored parasites that feed on the blood of humans and other warm-blooded animals. Homeowners should learn the telltale signs of these pests. Adult bed bugs are flat and the shape of apples, with rust-colored, oval bodies. Newly hatched bed bugs are semi-transparent, light tan in […]
Winterizing Outdoor Frost-Free Faucets If you have frost-free faucets, your home winterizing process is much easier. Frost-free faucets with hose bibs are a relatively new invention designed to prevent frozen plumbing pipes during cold weather by removing water from freezing air. They require minimal maintenance from homeowners. But when outdoor temperatures drop below freezing on a […]
The Bathroom Ventilation System Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and damp air to the home’s exterior. A typical system consists of a ceiling fan unit connected to a duct that terminates at the roof. Ventilation systems should be installed in all bathrooms, including those with windows, since windows will not be […]
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 […]
Happy Valentine’s Day from Home Run Inspections! LOVE is in the air this month! Best Wishes for a LOVE-Filled & Prosperous February 2016! Here are a Few of Our Favorite Quotes & Tips to Help you Add More “LOVE” to your Life this Month: LOVE Your Home: “Where we LOVE is Home; Home that […]
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Electrical Panel Safety All homeowners should know where their electrical panel is located. When you open the door to it, you should find breakers that are labeled which correspond to the different rooms or areas of the home. Breakers will sometimes trip due to a power surge or outage, and the homeowner can flip the […]
GFCIs A ground-fault circuit interrupter, or GFCI, is a device used in electrical wiring to disconnect a circuit when an unbalanced current is detected between an energized conductor and a neutral return conductor. Such an imbalance is sometimes caused by current “leaking” through a person who is simultaneously in contact with a ground and an […]
Merry Christmas! Everyone at Home Run Inspections is sending you our blessings for a fantastic holiday season. We wish you and your family the gift of love, peace and happiness. May all these be yours this and every Christmas. The holidays are a great reminder of what is most important in our lives. We hope […]
Fire Safety for the Home The National Fire Protection Association’s fire prevention program promotes the following eight tips that people of all ages and abilities can use to keep family members safe, especially during the threat of a house fire. Plan and practice your escape from fire. We’ve heard this advice before, but you can’t […]
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