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Fall has arrived in the PNW. Now is the ideal time to make sure your home is prepared for the cold, wet months ahead.#homewinterization#homeinspection
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Barbecue season is well underway. Here are some good safety precautions to help keep your home and family safe. Happy grilling!
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Is your air conditioning system up to the task of keeping your home cool this summer? Here are some great maintenance tips to help it run smoothly. https://t.co/MhtbW1b574
Summer has arrived early here in the PNW!
Before your roll out the bbq and deck furniture take a good look at your deck and make sure it's in tip-top shape. It's not unusual for me to find missing hardware fasteners on the deck ledger attached to the home's structure.
If you've noticed ants in and around your home here's a helpful article on identifying nests and tips for preventing an invasion.
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A thorough examination of your home's crawlspace is a critical component when evaluating the overall condition of your home. In older homes I commonly find structural decay, missing or pulled insulation, disconnected duct work, uninsulated pipes among other issues.#homeinspection
As we spring forward it's important to ensure both your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order and placed properly throughout your home. Stay safe and #CheckTheBeep.
It's wise to ensure your kitchen range is vented to the home's exterior. Proper ventilation moves the polluted air to the outside, removing cooking odors, grease particles and moisture from spreading throughout the home.
It's been a wild and snowy ride all over the Puget Sound area. Stay safe out there! If you have snow/ice build up in your gutters take a moment and watch this short video.
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We've experienced some severe wind storms this winter! It's important to take a look around your home and asses any large trees that may be a safety concern. #homeinspection
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The stormy season is upon us in the PNW, which means potential power outages. Now's the time to prepare your home. Check out this link for emergency preparedness tips. https://t.co/zeP5E2DoOf
I routinely find fire-rated doors (contiguous with the attached garage) missing self-closing hinges. I also occasionally see "doggy doors" installed in these doors. Please be safe and make sure your fire-rated door cannot be breached.
Take advantage of our beautiful summer-like weather and prepare your roof for the upcoming rainy season. Make sure to have any over-hanging branches trimmed and your gutters cleaned of all debris.