Posts Tagged ‘ cleaning ’

Air Conditioner – Spring Maintenance

June 14, 2012
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Air Conditioner – Spring Maintenance

Most air conditioner technicians now recommend you do not cover your air conditioner for the winter. This keeps moisture trapped under cover and can lead to rusting and early failure of components. I recommend placing cover on top of unit only which will then allow moisture to evaporate.

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How To Clean Hardwood Floors Without The Hassle

June 13, 2012
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Hardwood floors project that special glossy and bright look if you have it at home. Hardwood floors are also very easy to keep clean. To extend the life of your hardwood floors, you simply have to maintain it's cleanliness and keep it looking new. Below are some simple steps in maintaining the cleanliness of...

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Clean Your House – Change Your Furnace Filter

June 11, 2012
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Clean Your House – Change Your Furnace Filter   Recently I had my heating ducts cleaned in my house after finishing a renovation project. The duct cleaning company used a video camera to inspect my ducts before and during cleaning, what a sight to behold!   There were pieces of drywall left over from the...

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Hardwood Flooring – Maintenance and Care

May 28, 2012
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Hardwood Flooring – Maintenance  and Care Hardwood is one of the best choices when it comes to flooring options. Hardwood floors are preferred over carpet flooring because it does not retain allergy causing pollen. Also, carpets need a lot more cleaning and maintenance than hardwood floors. Carpets also tend to smell over time, while...

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Furnace Filters – Choosing the Right One

May 26, 2012
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First item to check is to make sure your filter is properly sized for your furnace. Ensure that the filter completely fills the holding area, with gaps at top, bottom or sides. Also the filter should be thick enough to seal off any avenues for air to bypass the filter.  Another item to check...

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RSS Home Inspection News

  • How to Get the Most Value From Your Home Inspection - Fox Business
    How to Get the Most Value From Your Home InspectionFox BusinessOnce an offer on a property is accepted, most buyers hire a professional home inspector to assess the condition of the home. The inspector will write a detailed report for the buyer to use in deciding how to proceed with the se. Should the buyer cancel ... […]
  • Home inspector overlooked furnace problem - Chicago Daily Herald
    Home inspector overlooked furnace problemChicago Daily HeraldQ. Before we bought our home, we hired an ASHI certified home inspector. We were with him for most of the inspection, but he didn't spend much time looking at the furnace, and now we have a major problem. The inspection report says the system is ... […]
  • Davison Township stops in-home inspections after homeowners question ... - Mlive- flint
    Davison Township stops in-home inspections after homeowners question ...Mlive- flintDAVISON TOWNSHIP, MI – Officials have temporarily suspended in-home inspections after homeowners said they are concerned they are violating their rights. Township board members said they need more time to review the property assessment process. […]
  • Entrepreneur brings home inspection business to Mississauga - Mississauga
    Entrepreneur brings home inspection business to MississaugaMississaugaMISSISSAUGA — A Buyer's Choice Home Inspections, a Nova Scotia-based company with nearly 120 branches across Canada, has arrived in Mississauga. The local franchise is being opened with entrepreneur Marty McIntyre at the helm. McIntyre says he ... […]
  • How a house sale repair clause led to a law suit - Toronto Star
    Toronto StarHow a house sale repair clause led to a law suitToronto StarMost home sale deals are conditional on the buyer being satisfied with an inspection. If the inspector finds problems that are big enough, the buyer usually wants them corrected in order to go through with the deal. As the following case shows, if you ... […]