Water leaks or conditions of high humidity in your home can lead to mold and mildew. If the conditions are severe, mold and mildew can lead to: wood rot structural damage premature paint destruction tile damage not to mention a host of health problems. When you notice a musty odor in your house, it’s never [...]
Consider an Infrared Home Inspection as a Non Destructive Way to Seal the Deal
Whether you are the homebuyer or seller (or either person’s realtor), you want to be sure a home sale deal goes smoothly. We recently read a story that underscores the reason an infrared home inspection is the least destructive way to seal the deal. A young couple wanted to purchase a home, but during the [...]
How to find attic air leaks and what to do with them
Air leaks and drafts may seem easy to find because the homeowner thinks they are easy to feel, but holes in the attic of your home are a bigger problem than you may expect simply because they are so difficult to locate. One of the easiest ways to make your home more energy efficient is [...]
How to spot and stop an energy hog
The relentless rise of utility prices over the past decade have made consumers more aware of how they use electric power. Unfortunately, many of the appliances and devices we rely on on a daily basis are consuming power even when they are turned off! Many electrical products cannot be truly turned off (and therefore stop [...]
Homeowners find significant value in caulking
With energy prices on the rise all across America, homeowners are looking for ways to decrease their household energy usage. Heating and cooling costs will continue to consume an increasing portion of most household budgets, so it’s crucial to check your home’s efficiency and make the changes necessary to keep escalating energy bills under control [...]
What difference does Infrared make with a home inspection?
We’ve recently noticed a rash of home inspecting services claiming they offer ‘complete IR services’, and we’re here to deliver some words of caution to all those out there itching for an infrared home inspection. Choose your Infrared Home Inspector with Caution! The ‘IR’ services most home inspectors are advertising are really a gimmick rather [...]
Choosing the right extension cord for your holiday display
According to the U.S. Product Safety Commission, extension cords are one of the most dangerous electrical household items due to improper usage. Each year, extension cord accidents result in approximately 50 deaths. In addition, extension cord use results in over 4,000 people being rushed to the hospital as well as over 3,000 residential fires each [...]
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