Inspecting the roof is an important part of a home inspection. There are dozens of types of roofs. The one common aspect of every roof is that they all fail eventually. Here is a comparison of the most common roofing materials, and what you should expect from them.
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6 DIY Projects that Require a Permit
Whether you are thinking of doing repairs around the house, or if you are buying a house that has been “refurbished”, you need to know what permits are required. Permits are required to ensure that a house is safe. If you are changing the structure, or moving water, gas or electrical, you may very well… Read more »
You Dirty, Dirty Filter
A dirty heating filter can cost you money, and even ruin your heating and AC equipment. A good quality filter can improve the performance of your system and keep the air in your home healthy. Your home inspector should be checking and reporting dirty filters.
Disasters Happen
Disaster planning is critical to every family. Use this simple planning guide provided free from the County of San Diego.
The Care and Feeding of your Disposer
Simple tips to extend the life of your food waste disposer There are a few misconceptions about disposers. First, they are not “Garbage Disposers”. They are “Food Waste Disposers”. You would be surprised at what we sometimes find in the disposer which prevents it from working. For some reason, we find a lot of rocks… Read more »
Stop, Look and Listen
Keeping up with house maintenance requires you to carefully check your house. Here are a few useful tips to avoid big problems.
Avoiding Property Damage From Plumbing Leaks
Plumbing is a critical part of your house. Regular maintenance is very important to prevent failures. Plumbing leaks can cause thousands of dollars in damage.