Bat staircase Supplies: black construction paper, pencil, scissors, tape. Make a stencil first – visit firstpalette.com/printable/bats.html for a printable version. Trace the outline of a bat onto the construction paper with the pencil and cut out along the lines, cut as many as you want. Tape on the staircase walls or in a hallway. You […]

Install motion detectors. They can be connected to lights, fans, or any other electrical device. They’ll save energy dollars by automatically turning on the electrical device when you enter a room or area of your property, and then they’ll turn the device off when you leave. They can also make your home more secure by […]

          We all know a mitigation inspection report is required by the insurance companies for ALL home or townhome properties.             But do you know that they are now also requiring a 4 point inspection report on MOST of these properties?   Call us for a […]

JACK If  you’re  a  pet  owner  you  know  that  when  you  have  a  pet,  the years spent  together  seem  like  forever.  But  when  they  die  it  seems  like  it  went  by  so  fast.  Over  the  years  we’ve  been  through  this  numerous  times  with  our  dogs  and  cats.  Our  last  3 dogs, Louie, Frankie,  and Buddy  […]

As a home inspector I do a lot of driving each day. In fact, I probably spend more time driving than doing anything else. During my time on the road, I pass many drivers who drive many different kinds of vehicles. More often than not, I share the road with truck and commercial drivers, who […]

Tired of those difficult to read check box reports loaded with frivolous photos? Frustrated with those lengthy reports, 50 pages, 80 pages, or more (no one wants to have to read a book), with silly repairs that too often can ruin a deal? Fed up with inappropriate or negative rhetoric used by an inspector that […]

EASY IDEAS TO INCREASE YOUR HOME’S VALUE If you are thinking about selling your home in the future, whether that means next month or a few years from now, you will want to get the best price. There are plenty of ways you can add to your home’s value in a relatively inexpensive and short […]

  TREES AND ENERGY SAVINGS Planting the right trees in the right place can affect the temperature inside your home. They help keep your home cool in the hot months by both providing shade and by cooling the air around them. Your priority on where to plant shade trees should be at east and west […]

A pet should be treated as part of the family, not something you have (for no apparent reason) who no one pays attention to. Our pets rely on us, and the love they give is completely unconditional and irreplaceable. It would be nice if everyone were more responsible, caring, and thoughtful to their pets. Spaying […]

Here are 5 helpful electrical preventative maintenance tips Identify the electrical equipment that is most critical to you. For example, your A/C or well pump system for your water, etc. Put these on a professional preventative maintenance plan Be aware. If things start acting strange, like lights dimming or sounds coming from electrical panels or […]