The 5 Biggest Problems with Crawl Spaces (And How to Address Them) There are many advantages to buying a home with a crawl space, but with each advantage, there’s also a concern homeowners should be aware of. Let’s discuss a few of the most common — and costly — issues you may encounter in that little space under your floorboards. July 1, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety basement, floors, foundation, mold, radon 0 0 Comment Read More »
4 Lucky Traditions and Superstitions When Moving Into A New Home Everybody can always use a little extra luck in their lives, and throughout the years, families have come up with plenty of unique traditions to usher in some good fortune as they move into their new homes. March 11, 2024 By Melisa Rana Holiday, Just for Fun first-time homeowner, foundation, moving, new homeowner, painting, spring, walls 0 0 Comment Read More »
States that are Taking the Fight to Radon Radon professionals advise that there is no safe level of radon, and homes found in Zone 3 can still have higher levels of radon than homes found in Zone 1. Regardless of how your state is doing in the battle against radon, don’t leave your home’s levels up to chance! January 15, 2024 By Melisa Rana Home Inspection, Safety Foundation, Plumbing, Radon, Ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Does Your Home Need To Be Tested for Radon? January is known as National Radon Action Month, a time to bring awareness to the increased efforts each state is taking to fight radon and to alert unaware homeowners that the time is now to learn the condition of their homes. January 1, 2024 By Melisa Rana DIY, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety Foundation, New Homeowner, Radon, Ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Home Maintenance Items to Prioritize After Your Inspection To review the differences between which features should be addressed as soon as possible and which can be put off until later on, here are your home maintenance priorities post-inspection. May 22, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety attic, electrical, foundation, HVAC, mold, new homeowner, radon, roof 0 0 Comment Read More »
Home Features That Ward Off Radon: A Guide for Homebuyers Ultimately, only a certified professional can be relied upon for an active radon test. However, there are a few features in homes that naturally fend off high radon levels in the household. January 23, 2023 By sma Home Inspection, Safety attic, foundation, home seller, radon, real estate, ventilation 0 0 Comment Read More »
Maintenance Minutes: Clearing Vegetation Away from Your Home Whether you’re preparing for an inspection or just doing your own outdoor beautification project, clearing vegetation away from your home’s exterior is crucial for both cosmetic and maintenance purposes. July 25, 2022 By sma DIY, Home Maintenance foundation, gardening, homeowner, landscaping, Maintenance Minutes Series 0 0 Comment Read More »
What an Energy Audit Can Do for You The average household spends over $2,000 a year on energy expenses. One way that you can decrease your usage and spending is by having an energy audit performed. March 7, 2022 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance appliances, chimney, electrical, foundation, insulation, ventilation, walls, windows 0 0 Comment Read More »
Controlling Radon in Your Home During Winter During the winter, radon levels can spike indoors and pose even more of a threat to you. With January being Radon Action Month, it’s a great opportunity to lower your radon risk during the colder months. January 3, 2022 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety foundation, hvac, insulation, radon, ventilation, winter 0 0 Comment Read More »
Make Your Home Fire-Safe this October October is here! While this autumnal month is most commonly associated with tricks and treats, it’s also recognized in both the United States and Canada as Fire Prevention Month. October 1, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, DIY, Home Maintenance, Safety bedroom, electrical, fall, first-time homeowner, foundation, kids, kitchen, laundry, living room, new homeowner, pets 0 0 Comment Read More »