When people think about home inspections, the most common areas they consider are wind mitigation, the roof, plumbing and HVAC. But it would be a mistake to not consider the electrical system as well. In fact, a few months back we wrote here about four-point inspections. They include roof, plumbing, HVAC and electric. So, we […]
If you’re getting ready to buy or sell any significant product or service, it’s best to know as much as you can before you make a decision with serious financial implications. After all, An Informed Decision is the Best Decision! Buying or selling a home may be the biggest financial decision you make in a […]
As we’ve discussed here in the past, if you’re considering selling your home, a pre-inspection is an excellent idea. Additionally, bringing in some trades experts before that pre-inspection is also a good part of the plan. And one of those experts should be a plumber – especially if the home is more than a few […]
So when your insurance agent tells you that you need a particular kind of home inspection to get insurance to get a discount, and you find it all overwhelming, what do you do? In an effort to help you through the relationship between home inspections and homeowner’s inspection, Mr. Rick’s blog reached out to an […]
We’ve all heard the expression, “It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.” But here in Florida, it’s both. And the humidity – especially inside your home – can cause significant problems. You may not realize this but one of the most effective tools you have right in your home to keep the humidity low is […]
Here in Florida, more than cool air escapes out of your attic right through your roof. Dollars escape out there too. That’s especially true if your house is not insulated correctly. But insulation is not enough. It needs to be ventilated properly as well. Statistics show that 85 percent of a house’s coolness loss is […]
In our last few articles, we’ve focused on the roof. We’re still there, although the issue we’re discussing now also impacts the rest of your home – wind mitigation features. Did you know that the majority of your homeowner’s insurance premium can be attributed to wind-mitigation risk? Anywhere from 15 to 70 percent of your […]
Last issue we gave you some tips on how to spot if your shingle roof needed repair or replacement. Well, if you decide to replace there are alternatives to shingles you may wish to consider. By far the most common re-roof besides composition shingles is metal. Other materials like tile or shakes are not used […]
Your Home, Is it Healthy? Are parts of it asking for help? Can you identify and address issues that will make your home a more valuable, healthier and more attractive asset? How do you know something needs attention? This blog is intended to help you understand and address issues that affect your home. We are beginning the […]
One excellent place to research for information about home maintenance and improvement is the internet. You can learn about many do-it-yourself projects from this resource. I offer one word of caution. If a project seems like it is over your head, it just might be. So, getting some professional advice as to the difficulty of […]