WATER HEATER MAINTENANCE Water heaters are the type of appliance that can last for years. Once installed, they don’t need constant attention. However, they do require maintenance to keep them running at peak efficiency. These are mostly simple tasks that you can do yourself, but you can also hire a pro to perform regular maintenance[…]
8 Early Fall Home Maintenance Tips It’s helpful to start prepping your home for fall before it actually arrives. Late summer is the ideal time to begin preparing for autumn and the rough weather to come. Use the following tips to get your home’s interior and exterior in tip-top shape for the cold season. Interior:[…]
2016 Rio Olympics + Home Inspections The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio are in full swing and, believe it or not, home inspections can be related to the Olympics. The judges in the Olympics, at least. What we sit on our couches and watch is hundreds of talented individuals perform to win medals, entertain us, and[…]
The Top 8 Reasons to Get a Home Security System So, you’ve made the largest purchase you will most likely ever make. You have plenty of other valuables and items that you are going to store inside your home. In fact, you’ll probably keep almost everything that you own inside of your home. Why is[…]
10 Home Maintenance Tips for Spring This year Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow, which means we’re lucky to have spring come early! After a long, dark winter, spring’s bright sun and warm winds are, well, a breath of fresh air! The only downside? All that sunshine spotlights your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks and[…]
10 Things You Should Know About Mold Call me today to schedule your mold testing appointment! 734-224-8080 1. Potential health effects and symptoms associated with mold exposure include allergic reactions, asthma, and other respiratory complaints. 2. There is no practical way to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment; the way to[…]
7 Holiday Safety Tips Holiday Entertaining Unattended cooking is the leading cause of home fires in the U.S. When cooking for holiday visitors, remember to keep an eye on the range. Provide plenty of large, deep ashtrays, and check them frequently. Cigarette butts can smolder in the trash and cause a fire, so completely douse[…]
Give the BEST Housewarming Gift! Did your friend or family member just purchase a home and announce their housewarming party? Do you always have a hard time figuring out what to bring as your gift, so you default to a bottle of wine, or something that will go in a drawer and never be used?[…]
8 Vital Tips for Every Metro Detroit Homebuyer Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a veteran homeowner downsizing or trading up, these valuable tips can help streamline your real estate transaction by making it go quicker and smoother, with the help of your InterNACHI-Certified Professional Inspector® . 1. Use a buyer’s real estate agent. The[…]
10 Steps to Clean Your House Fast Most of us would love to have a nicely cleaned house all the time, with everything in its place. For most of us, this isn’t a reality, especially if you have little ones in your life! And others of us who may have a little more control over[…]