Homeowners are constantly looking for ways to cut energy costs. So many cost conscience homeowners are thinking about solar panels. Solar panels convert the sun’s energy into clean electricity. Because of the widespread popularity of solar panels, the price has been...

Most of us spend a fair amount of time in our bathrooms. Choosing the fixtures and materials for this room is very important.  The most important thing to consider when choosing bathroom flooring is to make sure that it is going to withstand years of moisture. We need...

New hardware can go a long way toward making even the most ordinary doors look special. Choosing new door hardware can be a challenge for some homeowners. With so many choices. How does one decide? Well here are a few suggestions from some pros. Door knobs are the...

The homeowner’s worst nightmare is having termites and not knowing it. The damage that termites can inflict is very frustrating and difficult to notice until it’s obvious. So how can a homeowner find out if they have termites. There are a few early warning signs that...

Most homeowners would agree that owning and caring for a home is a big responsibility. But with the right maintenance checklist you can navigate the upkeep of your home smoothly. Just like regular physical health check-ups, a home maintenance schedule is very...

The second-highest expense for homeowners after the mortgage is the energy utility bill. For that reason, homeowners are always looking for a way to lower their energy bills. But is there a way to lower energy costs? When homeowners look for ways to save energy they...

Do you have a skylight in your roof? If you do, then you enjoy a nice way to have extra natural light in your home. But at the same time, you likely know that skylights take a lot of maintenance. Skylights, in essence, are just one of many roof penetrations. When I am...

The water we drink has a direct impact on our health. Throughout this blog, we will discuss how water can become contaminated. Once you learn what can pollute your drinking water, you will know what to do as well as what not to do. When mining or...

As you look to the left in this blog, you will see a plumbing vent boot. That is the black thing at the bottom of the white pipe and before the roof. This little item is actually a very important item of your roofing system. Most roofs have a penetration or two, and...

Many times when a home inspection client is buying a home with an electric water heater, they ask “how much does it cost to run an electric water heater?”. And that is a valid question. If we are buying a home, we are likely trying to figure out what our cost will be...