A Cracked Heat Exchanger

Cracked heat exchange

A cracked heat exchanger isn’t ideal, but it might not be as dangerous as we immediately assume. If your exchanger is cracked, you’re going to need to replace it. The issue with the cracks is primarily that it might allow carbon monoxide into your home, and if that’s happening you definitely need to replace it…

Buried Oil Tank

If the home you own, or the one you are planning to buy, has a buried oil tank you need to know! Depending on the situation, there may be some environmental cleanup costs associated with it. If you are buying a home this could be something to use when negotiating price. It isn’t always easy…

Home Maintenance And Your Air Quality

Home Maintenance And Your Air Quality

On your quest to totally eradicate dust and allergens from your home, there’s one spot that often gets overlooked: underneath large appliances. Taking the time during home maintenance to get rid of accumulated dirt pays off big time for air quality, especially if anyone in your family has allergies. Tools That Make The Job Easier…

Inspect and Repair Your Roof

Inspect and Repair Your Roof

When it comes to home maintenance tips, there are plenty. However, very few are as important as those pertaining to the maintenance of your roof. Your roof protects your home’s interior and your belongings from the elements and helps to maintain the integrity of your home’s structure. For this reason, you want to ensure it…

Home Inspections Protect You From Structural Damage

Home Inspections Protect You From Structural Damage

If you are a first-time homebuyer, you probably have heard that you may need a home inspection. Some homeowners choose to forego the inspection in favor of time and money. What these homebuyers may not realize, however, is that a home inspector can protect your financial investment. Home Inspectors Search for Expensive Repairs Home inspectors…

Home Inspection Increases Confidence

Home Inspection Increases Confidence

When you are shopping for a home for the first time, it helps to have people in your corner who can answer the myriad of questions you have. A home inspector should be one of those people. The inspector checks the house you’ve chosen to make sure the foundation is secure and the roof is…

Checklist for Inspection

Checklist for Inspection

There are many things your home inspector can check during his or her visit, and all inspectors have their own lists of the basics to look for. Making your own checklist can help your inspector do a more thorough job that gets you the information you need before you buy the home. When you make…