Many times I go to do a home to complete an inspection for a potential buyer, only to find the home not ready for an inspection. The home not being prepared then makes the buyer suspicious that there are areas that the inspector could not access causing them to back out of the deal. Completing […]
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Picking The Ideal Location For Your Home Office
Choosing the ideal location for your home office isn’t always as easy as some people may think. As a matter of fact it can be one of the toughest decisions to make in the early stages of your business. Most homes are already quite limited in the amount of space they have. Trying, then, to […]
High Quality Grinds For A Great Espresso
Buying presents is always tricky, particularly when the person you have to buy for seems to have exquisite taste in antique items and you feel you have neither the judgment nor the bank balance to buy them something they will love. I have always had this problem with my father, whose house is full of […]
Preventing Water Damage In The Attic
Controlling the natural drying of your property must start at the attic as it is located at the top of the house, separating between the roof and the rest of the house. Read the following guide lines to prevent water damage caused by ceilings and flooring, common attic appliances, insulation, vents, and recessed lights canisters […]
Home Energy Audit Fireplaces Attics And More
Conducting a home energy audit is a smart way to cut your utility bills. Many people forget, however, to look at fireplaces, attics and other less obvious spots. Home Energy Audit – Fireplaces, Attics and More The purpose of a home energy audit is to make your home more energy efficient. An energy efficient home […]
A Hooray For High Velocity Air Conditioners
Chill out. Even if you have an older home, you don’t have to resign yourself to living without the comforts of central air-conditioning. A new technology called high-velocity air-conditioning can be added to almost any home-even those without existing ductwork. How It Works Also known as “mini-duct” systems, high-velocity air-conditioning typically uses an outdoor compressor […]
Attic Insulation Has A Tough Job
Attic insulation is designed to keep heat in your home in the winter and out of your home in the summer. Heat rises and, in the winter, any air that is heated by your furnace goes up – and out through your attic. In the summer, your roof becomes very hot and, with no place […]
Top 7 Pull Down Attic Ladder Tips
Here are a few tips if you’re thinking of building your own steel or wood attic pull down ladders. The basic concept behind attic pull down ladders, is, course, getting into and out of the attic. You are creating folding stairs, basically. When you need access to the attic you pull down your ladder. When […]