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Not enough hot water? Flushing your water heater may be the solution.
My friend John was complaining to me that every time his wife would take a bath, there was never enough hot water. I asked him if this was something that just started, or had been going on for awhile. He said that he had never had a problem with it before. I asked him if he turned up the water...
Are Re-Inspections Needed?
I have compiled my thoughts on re-inspections and made a list of what I think is important when considering repair work of any kind. Hopefully this will answer some questions you may have. So, are re-inspections needed, read on Macduff.
Smokey and the Bandit
“Hey Bandit, you feeling reckless?”
“No, I’m cold, I need a new home since our last one was cut down.”
“Well, let me know what you think of this.” Smokey points to an old chimney.
Should I get an inspection for my investment property?
Is the property you are considering a risky investment or will it produce a great Return on your investment? It all depends on what’s wrong with the property and what needs to be repaired. Typically, most investment properties will need some painting and repair work on the inside and usually...
Carbon Monoxide detector placement
There are important factors to take into account when selecting the best place to install a carbon monoxide detector, and this post should give you a clear understanding of where they go and why. Considering that throughout the developed world, Carbon Monoxide is the single biggest cause of...
Gutter inspecting and cleaning.
I love gardening, grass, plants and trees. Basically, anything that grows. Except plants that grow in my gutters… Have you ever walked outside and looked up at your house and saw little plants growing in your gutters? I have, and then I thought to myself, has it really been that long since I...
How to fix ungrounded outlets – either two or three prong
One of the most common defects I find when inspecting older homes in Kansas City is ungrounded three prong outlets. This usually happens when a home has older wiring and the homeowner replaced a two prong outlet with a three prong outlet. Most likely because the homeowner needed to plug something...
Your home inspection list of 8 missteps to avoid
Your home inspection list of 8 missteps to avoid Once your offer has been accepted, the next step is getting through your inspections. As the buyer, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared & know what to expect -- and we’re here to help with that. We’ve compiled a list of the eight biggest...
How Much Does a Home Inspection Cost?
Most home buyers don’t know anything about a home inspection other than their real estate agent said they should get one. So the first thing on their mind is, “Oh, great… how much is that going to cost me?” Instead of thinking of a home inspection as a cost, think about it as an investment. An...
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