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 »
Protect Your Home from a Flooding Disaster Water damage has cost homeowners billions of dollars in repairs. While you can’t control the weather, you can prepare yourself and your home. August 23, 2021 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety basement, foundation, landscaping, plumbing, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Should You Get a Builder’s Warranty Inspection? There can be a lot to learn about your new home, from the foundation to the water heater, and you want to be sure that everything is functioning properly before your one-year warranty expires. July 26, 2021 By sma Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Safety electrical, first time homeowner, foundation, moving, new homeowner, plumbing 0 0 Comment Read More »
Caring for Your Stucco Siding Stucco is one of the most durable siding materials. While you don’t need to do intensive maintenance, it’s still good to schedule in regular cleanings to keep your stucco in top shape. July 19, 2021 By sma Cleaning Tips, Home Decor, Home Maintenance, Safety foundation, home exterior, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »
Celebrate Home Safety Month by Improving Your Home! With June being National Home Safety Month in both the United States and Canada, it’s a great opportunity for you to give your house a thorough checkup! June 1, 2021 By sma Home Maintenance, Safety electrical, foundation, kids, mold, pets, radon, summer 0 0 Comment Read More »