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Step 5 – Improve Curb appeal First impressions are important! Inspectors normally see the well-built home hiding behind the overgrown shrubs… but why take a chance? I know more than one inspector that forms their initial opinion based on what they see when they pull in the driveway. Step 6 – Don’t hide things Hiding […]
Step 2 Make the house inviting Entering a comfortable house makes everyone happy… buyers, agents, family and yes – Inspectors! If its hot out turn on the A/C and when cold, crank up the heat! Open the blinds to brighten the place up! Step 3 Address maintenance items Its much easier for clients to accept […]
Step 1 Make things accessible Its never good to finish an inspection with limitations due to inaccessible areas. It creates questions and uncertainties which could easily be addressed while on site. A good inspector will do everything he or she can to “get in there”, however, we cannot take a chance on damaging the home […]
Tip Check the cabinets under your garbage disposal frequently for leaks. Your disposal has flanges, gaskets and pipe connections which can be sources of leaks that can lead to mold and pest infestations. Routine Care Clean disposer by grinding up ice cubes The procedure sharpens the cutting blade and cleans out built-up debris and scale. […]
Cooking with a microwave oven is easy to take for granted. Just put food in and push a button, right? Or is there more to it? This article and video gives you 66 tips for the best ways to cook using your microwave. So let’s go through each of them now: The most common […]
Ever wondered where your energy dollars go in your home? This article and video show you at-a-glance, so that you can focus on the areas that will give you the biggest bang-for-the-buck for reducing your home energy bill. The pie chart below shows a typical home where your energy bills are going. The bigger […]
Overview Decking’ is a structure that is built on the outside of your home for walking or sitting. Care for decking also includes other structures outside of your home, such as: porches, stairs, railings with bars called ‘balustrades’, trellises, gazebos, and swing sets. Decking may be made from a variety of materials such as: softwood; […]
Idea Conduct a “do-it-yourself” audit by looking for opportunities to increase insulation around your home. Routine Care Conduct energy audit An energy audit can help find ways to save you money on your energy costs. The recommended changes from an energy audit can range from no-cost adjustments, to changes that require investments that payback savings […]
Overview Fire Extinguishers are portable canisters that are filled with special chemicals that are designed to smother certain types of fires. Fire extinguishers are the first line of defense against small fires. A small fire can grow into a big fire in just a matter of seconds. There are four basic types of household Fire […]
Idea Converting or upgrading your basement into finished living space can be a great way to add usable space to your home and enhance its resale value. Routine Care Check basement for dampness, leaks, or cracks Leaks and cracks can lead to major basement damage from flooding. Timing: May (yearly) Remove debris from basement window […]