Top 10 Things to Do to Prepare Your House for Fall As the summer heat gives way to cooler temperatures and the vibrant hues of autumn start to appear, it’s time to prepare your home for the fall season. Taking the right steps now will not only help you maintain the comfort of your home … Read more
How to Be Prepared for Natural Disasters: A Comprehensive Guide Natural disasters, whether hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, or wildfires, can strike with little warning and leave devastation in their wake. While we cannot control these events, we can take proactive steps to mitigate their impact. Being prepared is key to ensuring the safety of you and … Read more
AFCI and GFCI protected circuits are becoming more and more common in modern homes. Why should you have them in your home? In a word: Safety.
The innovation of smoke alarms is considered one of the most significant improvements to home safety. There is no question that smoke alarms save lives and should be in every home. Ninety-five percent of all homes in America have smoke alarms installed and are required in new construction. We walk past our alarms every day … Read more
How to: Mold Clean up Spring is a welcome change from the cold months of winter. Spring showers bring forth flowers and green trees. The wet rain and heavy humidity can also encourage the growth of mold and other fungus. Mold has gotten a lot of press over the years and as a home inspector … Read more
Somethings to consider before you strike the match to light the fire. As a home inspector, I often talk to people about their chimney and fireplace as part of my inspection. It is something that many of us give little thought to during the year. Before long many of us will be stoking up the … Read more