Upon Closer Inspection
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The whole point of having a home inspection is that you want to find out as much as you can about a house and property, whether you’re buying it, selling it, or you already own it. No house is perfect, but with a major investment, you want to be able to…
By Brenda MasseSpecial Contributor The things that make home inspectors laugh out loud may not be the same as people who don’t look at houses all day, but these #HomeInspectionFinds will make most handy homeowners LOL. So Colorful! These folks got out their Tinker Toys to make this insane water heater connection. All of This…
Most of us can manage to unclog a toilet, retrieve a wedding ring when it falls down the drain, or pour some Drano in that slow-draining tub, but most plumbing problems are beyond the scope of the average homeowner. Too often, when we decide to call a plumber, it’s way past the time when we should…
The recent freezing temperatures are probably reminding you of last year’s wild winter weather, but is your home ready for a repeat? With more low temperatures in the forecast, it’s a good idea to get prepared to prevent damage. Here are some tips based on issues we’ve found in the field. Clean Your Pool Filter Did you know pool…
When it comes to electricity at home, there are lots of Do’s and Don’ts. Today’s standards for electrical appliances and home wiring are designed to keep us from hurting ourselves, much more so than in the past, but it’s important to remember that electricity is dangerous. If you have an electrical problem that can’t be solved by turning it off…
