How familiar are you with your home’s condition? Do you keep up on home maintenance religiously? Or are you one of those homeowners who wait for something to be obviously wrong before you start thinking about addressing it? While there is a certain appeal to the...
Are you tired of finding leaks in your roof each year when the rainy season comes along? Or have you noticed your power bill skyrocket during the winter due to poor insulation? Your house can take a beating if you live in an area with drastic weather changes. Here are...
The following items are essential tools, but this list is by no means exhaustive. Feel free to ask us during your next inspection about other tools that you might find useful. 1. Plunger A clogged sink or toilet is one of the most inconvenient household problems...
Plumbing may be defined as the practice, materials and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances and appurtenances in connection with sanitary and storm drainage facilities, the venting system, and public and...
Roofs play a key role in protecting building occupants and interiors from outside weather conditions, primarily moisture. The roof, insulation and ventilation must all work together to keep the building free of moisture. Roofs also provide protection from the sun. In...
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...
