Properly bonding and grounding of a Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing (CSST) system may reduce the risk of damage and fire from a lightning strike. Lightning is a highly destructive force. Even a nearby lightning strike that does not strike a structure directly can...
House fires caused by dryers are far more common than are generally believed. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, fires caused by dryers in 2005 were responsible for approximately 13,775 house fires, 418 injuries, 15 deaths, and $196 million in property...
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers. In the past, asbestos was added to a variety of products to strengthen them and to provide heat...
A building’s central air-conditioning system must be periodically inspected and maintained in order to function properly. While an annual inspection performed by a trained professional is recommended, homeowners can do a lot of the work themselves by following...
Indoor air quality is generally worse than most people believe, but there are things you can do about it. Some Quick Facts: Indoor air quality can be worse than that of outdoor air. Problems can arise from moisture, insects, pets, appliances, radon, materials used in...
Though most inspections are not technically pass-fail, when your pest, property and roof inspections collectively come out either terrific or tragically terrible, the decision to proceed or back out can come easy. Similarly, when you get the place at a discount...
YES!!! Every home has problems…..even if your buying it from a friend or relative you should defiantly get a home inspection. Just because a realtor isn’t involved and you personally know the person selling the house doesn’t mean there isn’t...
This makes no sense to me…would you hire a part time doctor, lawyer, or accountant? If you do or have I’m sure you will not get the results you are looking for and will pay the price later on. I myself have seen the part time contractors work many many...
Deadly Mistake #1: Thinking you can’t afford it. Many people who thought that buying the home they wanted was simply out of their reach are now enjoying a new lifestyle in their very own homes. Buying a home is the smartest financial decision you will ever...
So you’re buying or thinking about buying a foreclosed property…great!!! make sure to get an inspection!!! A home inspection will identify major repairs and itemize the to see if they are something your willing to deal with. It also outlines the issues...
