When you own an older home, or a home built between the 1950s and 1970s, you may need to upgrade or electrical repairs. If you’re not sure if your home needs an upgrade, take the age into consideration and look for any warning signs. Address the warning signs right away for a safe, electrically sound…
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The home inspector you choose to look over a house can give you expert information on what needs to be repaired or updated before you commit to buying. It just makes sense to walk through the house with the inspector when he or she arrives. A walk-through gives you a firsthand look and the opportunity…
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If you plan to have a home inspection, this is a great first step to making the right choice with your first home. While some home inspections can be long, there is a great reason for this. A long inspection means that your home inspector is going to be thorough. Should You Stay? You should…
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Ever since Chip and Joanna Gaines stepped onto the scene, homeowners love finding a home to flip! There is something about turning a rundown shack into a cozy chic home that people cannot get enough of. As a home inspector, it might be smart to warn home buyers of these common mistakes associated with flipping…
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Here are some quick tips to help you track down difficult leaks. However, you’ll need to enlist a friend. Step 1 Go up to the roof with a garden hose and start low. Spray water on the area right above where you think the leak is coming from inside. Step 2 Your friend’s job is…
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There’s no need to settle and keep things ordinary in your home. Everyday items can be much more fun with a little thought and creativity. You don’t have to have a pool or live by the ocean to enjoy an outdoor shower. This not-so-typical setup can make your time spent cleaning up much more refreshing…
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There’s nothing better than a home with a beautiful deck filled with rocking chairs and flowerpots. There is also nothing worse than a deck that could cave in at any moment. Whether it is due to age or poor construction, many decks are at risk making it increasingly important to know what to look for…
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