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Five Home Maintenance Areas That Can Snag the Sale of Your Home

The last thing you want when you are selling your home is to find out that there are problems that could jeopardize the sale. This is particularly true when you are selling the home yourself – also known as a FSBO or for sale by owner. A home inspection will reveal the condition of your … Continue reading Five Home Maintenance Areas That Can Snag the Sale of Your Home

Home Inspector Gives Tips On Caulking And Hoses

There are some home maintenance items that need to be done every two to three years and every homeowner should know how to do them. One of these is caulking. Caulking itself around a shower or tub is not really that hard to do. The hardest part is actually cleaning out the old caulk and … Continue reading Home Inspector Gives Tips On Caulking And Hoses

Home Inspection Tips—Moisture Problems and Crawl Spaces

Any home inspector can tell you that most crawlspaces have moisture problems. There are two different types of crawlspace setups – vented and non-vented. Vented crawlspaces have vents that allow for cross ventilation and the home’s sub floor is insulated along with the pipes in the crawlspace to prevent freezing. There is a vapor barrier … Continue reading Home Inspection Tips—Moisture Problems and Crawl Spaces