Upon Closer Inspection
You find a water stain in your ceiling or perhaps in the ceiling of a home you want to purchase, but is it old or new? Where did it come from? Is there an active leak, or is it from something that’s already been resolved? A moisture meter will help with answering those questions! When…
There’s a Nigerian proverb that goes, “He who lives in the attic knows where the roof leaks.” I think it’s meant to teach us that the one who lives in a place can be an expert on it. I bring this up because if your attic is out of sight-out of mind, then you might…
We’ve discussed the common notion that newly constructed homes don’t need a home inspection, which is NOT TRUE! But it turns out that some folks are also under the impression that luxury homes may not need one either. As if these homes with all their extra bells and whistles, top-tier amenities, and extras are somehow…
We all know that HVAC care is self-care during the summer months, and now that it’s officially summer, your AC is getting a workout. Before we get into that non-stop stretch of 100-degree days and we all start teasing each other over the weather (Is it hot enough for you?), you should ask yourself, “What can I…
Last week when we discussed pool maintenance, we looked at the filter, the pump, and the electrical equipment, which definitely covers the “back of the house,” but what about the crowd-facing parts of the pool? Like the decking, the fence, and the pool itself. These need maintenance too! Don’t worry, we didn’t forget. This here’s…
