by Jay Birkholz | Nov 12, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
Your home should be a safe and healthy refuge for the entire family. While you may be diligent about minimizing your exposure to household chemicals, there may be other substances causing health threats throughout your home. To protect yourself and your loved ones,...
by Jay Birkholz | Sep 22, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
A home inspection is an assessment of a home’s condition. Home inspectors not only identify problems with houses, they can give buyers information that will help them with the upkeep. I want to teach buyers how to maintain the property because it’s the biggest...
by Jay Birkholz | Sep 15, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
A home inspection may well be one of the best bargains in real estate. For a few hundred dollars you can have a trained professional go through your potential home. You don’t want expensive surprises in these important areas: Roof Heating and air conditioning (HVAC)...
by Jay Birkholz | Sep 13, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
On a cold winter night, nothing makes a home cozier than a warm, friendly fire in the fireplace. However, without a little “pre-fire” maintenance, that cozy fire could turn your home into an inferno. Keep your home fires burning safely with these tips on...
by Jay Birkholz | Sep 8, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, the home inspection can make you sweat. Before you get too worked up, take a deep breath and realize that a home inspection isn’t a pass or fail thing. In fact, no home inspection will yield perfect results. But some inspection...
by Jay Birkholz | Sep 1, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
Plumbing problems can be intimidating, but with the right know-how, many are simple to resolve. Here’s a rundown on common plumbing problems and how to fix them DIY-style. Running Toilets A running toilet is perhaps the most common plumbing issue that homeowners face....