Jan 19, 2019 | Home Inspections
As a home buyer, the home inspection is a pivotal step in the home buying process. The home inspection will give you a better understanding of the condition of your home and alert you of any harmful or costly defects. Based on the results of the home... 
Jan 1, 2019 | Home Maintenance
According to FEMA, dryer fires account for 2,900 residential fires every year. These fires result in an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and over $30 million in property damage. The main reason why these fires occur is failure to clean the dryer. For this reason, it... 
Dec 10, 2018 | Home Maintenance
According to the NFPA, fire departments respond to over 3,000 Christmas related fires each year. The main cause of these fires is electrical failures and malfunctions. Christmas decorations can easily overload a circuit which can result in overheating electrical... 
Dec 1, 2018 | Home Inspections
GFCIs and AFCIs are electrical devices that are installed as part of a home’s electrical system. These devices monitor electrical currents and trip (shut off power) when a condition that is considered unsafe is detected. Although these devices are similar in... 
Nov 30, 2018 | Home Maintenance
Anode rods, also known as sacrificial rods, are metal rods that help protect your water heater from corrosion. These rods work by attracting corrosive elements in the water which would otherwise corrode your water heater and cause it to fail. As a homeowner, replacing... 
Nov 17, 2018 | Home Inspections
The cost of a home inspection can depend on a couple different variables. Some of the most common variables that affect the cost of a home inspection include the square footage of the home, the age, the type of foundation (crawlspace, basement, or slab), and whether... 
Nov 15, 2018 | Home Inspections
Choosing the right home inspector is almost as important as choosing the right house. A good home inspector will provide you with an invaluable amount of information about the house you are interested in buying. With this information, you can decide if you want to... 
Nov 4, 2018 | Home Inspections
Condensation in double pane windows is a common defect we come across during a home inspection. Double pane windows are composed of two layers of glass with a layer of gas in between (typically argon or air). The layer of gas acts as insulation, reducing the transfer... 
Nov 1, 2018 | Home Inspections
Temperature pressure relief (TPR) valves are safety devices installed on hot water heaters. These devices are designed to automatically discharge hot water in the event the temperature or pressure inside the water heater reaches levels that are unsafe. Without a... 
Oct 28, 2018 | Home Maintenance
Draining your water heater at least once a year is an important part of your home’s maintenance. Overtime, settlement can accumulate inside of your unit and damage interior components such as the heating elements. Settlement can stick to the heating elements...