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Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, seller, or real estate professional, we’re here to provide valuable information to help you make informed decisions. From maintenance tips to inspection checklists and the latest trends in the industry, our blog is designed to educate, empower, and simplify the inspection process for you. Explore our articles and let us guide you every step of the way!
Blog Posts
How To fix A Squeaky Door Hinge
How to Fix a Squeaky Door Hinge Installing a door hinge with precision and care. While a squeaky door may have a few advantages – you can tell when the kids come and go – in general, a squeaky door is an annoyance. And if you ignore a squeaky door...
Protect Your Family from Scalding Hot Water
Preventing Hot Water Burns: Adjusting Your Water Heater Temperature A technician meticulously works on a boiler installation, ensuring everything is in perfect order. Scalding hot water from a faucet is not just unpleasant—it can be dangerous. While adults may instinctively pull their hands away, small children and others with slower...
5-in-1 Tool Makes Painting Easier
Make Painting Easier with a Multi-Function Painter’s Tool A painter meticulously works on the ceiling, standing on a ladder in a pristine white room. Painting can be a tedious task, but using the right tools can significantly simplify the process. Instead of carrying around a collection of individual tools for...
Repair A Whistling Shower Head
Fixing a Whistling or Uneven-Spraying Shower Head Water cascades from a modern showerhead, creating a refreshing and serene atmosphere. Singing in the shower is fun—until your shower head creates its own loud, unharmonious whistle. Along with this screeching sound, you might notice uneven sprays or streaks of water shooting to...
Back flow Prevention at Your Hose Bib
Protect Your Home’s Drinking Water: Understanding Backflow Prevention A broken outdoor water pipe sprays water against a brick wall, creating a small flood on the ground. Every year, thousands of people unknowingly fall ill from contaminated water, often mistaking it for stomach flu or food poisoning. The truth is, protecting...
The Patio Screen Door is Stuck
Reviving a Sticking Patio Screen Door: Simple Maintenance for Smooth Gliding A serene view of a garden through a window screen, capturing the tranquility of suburban life. Is your patio screen door sticking, rubbing, or generally being difficult? Patio screen doors endure a lot of wear and tear, and their...
Is Your Roof Worn Out?
Assessing Roof Wear and Tear: Protecting Your Home from Leaks Peeling paint and weathered wood—this rooftop shows the wear of time under a bright blue sky. Caring about the condition of your roof is crucial for protecting your home. A worn roof, nearing the end of its lifespan, becomes susceptible...
Inside Info on an Outdoor Fixture
Maintaining Your Hose Bib: Tips for Smooth Operation and Water Safety A rustic brass spigot with a red handle, mounted on a textured beige wall. The exterior faucet where you connect your lawn hoses is technically called a “hose bib.” Impress your friends with this bit of trivia! But more...
Reviving a “Dead” Garbage Disposal
Dead garbage disposal? Usually, it’s easy to bring this gadget back to life. Take a look at the illustration and follow these simple steps. Does the disposal “hum” when the switch is on? If not, most likely the problem is a tripped overload in the disposal. Turn the wall switch...
No “Ding-Dong” Sound at the Bell
Fixing a Faulty Doorbell: A Simple DIY Solution Pressing the doorbell to announce a friendly visit. Is your front doorbell working intermittently, leaving you unsure if someone is at the door? You don’t need to call an electrician for this minor issue. Often, a quick and easy fix involves replacing...
How to Fix a Sinking Sidewalk
How to Fix a Sinking Sidewalk Uneven pavement tiles showing signs of wear and tear. A sinking sidewalk is not only unsightly but also a safety hazard, increasing the chances of someone tripping on the uneven pavement. This issue arises because exterior concrete is constantly shifting due to natural factors...
Tell Me More About GFCI Outlets in My Home
Understanding GFCI Outlets: Essential Safety for Your Home Why is it Important to Understand GFCI? GFCI outlets are an important safety feature for homes and buildings. They are designed to protect people from electrical shock when water and electricity come into contact. When a GFCI outlet is installed, it interrupts...