Every home requires maintenance. Things that change subtly over time go unnoticed if you are around them everyday. Unless you specifically look to see issues you will most likely miss them. Every Spring and Fall homeowners should take a look at the home’s exterior for signs of maintenance needs. Here are ten things to watch for in your
Old or new, it seems that just about every house has a light switch that may not work. It can drive some people crazy. But, is it a big deal? It could be. But, it’s most likely not. Here are the five possible explanations for that inoperative light switch. Burned Out Bulb If a switch
The cooler weather is upon us. For many of us that is reason to celebrate. But, for many home buyers, there’s this awkward moment that arises in the inspection process in the fall and winter. Here’s an example of how it often plays out. Imagine it’s a lovely day. Today’s high is going to be
When a buyer is looking at a home they want to know about the big four: Foundation, Electrical, Mechanical, and Roof. The big ticket items are the most stress-inducing parts of an inspection for most buyers, and let’s be honest, agents, too. I have no doubt that you’ve looked at an A/C unit or furnace
Recently, I just went through the headache of trying to repair my washing machine. I went through the troubleshooting process. Ordered one part and replaced it….no luck. Continued to troubleshoot. Ended up ordering another part. I replaced it…no luck. The truth is the machine is older and the problems are more likely to continue
Watch this video to learn about dealing with a property that does not have a sewer access point.
If a home does not have sewer line access there…
* Homes built before the 1960s are likely to have galvanized pipes.
* Life expectancy for galvanized pipe is 30-50 years. But, the characterist…
