by Jay Birkholz | Aug 25, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
If there’s any doubt about the condition of your house, double down and pay for a professional opinion. It’s easy to grow attached to your home and overlook some of the wear and tear. But while those familiar flaws may feel like home to you, they might not be to...
by Jay Birkholz | Aug 18, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
What are molds? Molds are fungi that can be found both indoors and outdoors. No one knows how many species of fungi exist but estimates range from tens of thousands to perhaps three hundred thousand or more. Molds grow best in warm, damp, and humid conditions, and...
by Jay Birkholz | Aug 4, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
If the smell of cigarette smoke makes you recoil, you’re not alone: One study found that smoking in a home can reduce its resale value by up to 29%. Still, once a smoker moves out, will the pall of cigarette odor lift, or will it linger? Is there a way to get...
by Jay Birkholz | Jul 28, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
A well-maintained deck helps you make the most of your home’s outdoor space, not to mention increases its value. Here’s the catch–since your deck is exposed to the elements 24/7, it also needs year-round attention to ensure its structurally sound and looking its...
by Jay Birkholz | Jul 3, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
Your circuit breaker panel ensures your home’s electrical safety, but is the panel itself safe? If your home was built between 1950 and 1990 and is equipped with a Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) circuit breaker panel with Stab-Lok circuit breakers, you run a...
by Jay Birkholz | May 7, 2019 | Home Inspection Tips
In many parts of the country, incidents of basement water damage go up as spring gets going. The majority of these incidents are due to problems with a sump pump. As the ground thaws with the warmer temperatures, it becomes more and more saturated. Once spring rains...
