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Spring is in the air, kind of. You couldn’t tell by yesterday’s snow storm. But today it’s 55 degrees and sunny. Welcome to spring in the Midwest. I hope everyone was able to stay warm this past winter. Now is the time to call your HVAC guy and get on their schedule. I would schedule…

The days are getting shorter and nights are getting cooler. Fall is right around the corner and now is a good time to get your furnace inspected and cleaned. Summer is winding down and AC usage is decreasing, as a result, the HVAC technicians’ schedules are not packed with AC related service calls. Calling now…

One of things inspectors look at, in great detail, is the condition of your houses exterior covering -AKA- your siding. Siding is your houses first layer of defense against the elements. Siding that is dirty or damaged can lead to issues. Keeping your siding clean and in good repair is very important. The most common…

Dryer vent safety. This is an item in many homes that is seldom or never maintained properly, and it should be regularly. The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) reports from 2010-2014, U.S. fire departments responded to an estimated average of 15,970 home structure fires involving clothes dryers or washing machines each year. These fires caused…

Summer home maintenance on the outside of your home is something no one really wants to do. Maintenance is not exciting by any means, but it is important. Fixing small cracks or caulking around windows and doors, early on, can prevent water from penetrating your homes exterior weather envelope. The old saying “An ounce of…

Kidde just released a massive recall on 500,000 smoke detectors. A yellow cap inadvertently left on the smoke alarms during the manufacturing process could cover one of the detector’s smoke sensors, potentially blocking its ability to detect smoke and warn people of a fire in their houses. Check the recall to see if it applies…

As a home inspector I’m often asked if a home warranty is worth the cost. My first response is “Do your homework.” All home warranties are NOT created equal. I’m not going to recommend or advise you stay away from a specific home warranty provider, that isn’t the purpose of this post. What I want…