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What You Should Know about Heating Your Home with Oil

Juan Jimenez February 21, 2024 41 Comments

Complete Guide to Home Heating Oil Juan Jimenez February 21st, 2024 Home Buying GuidesHVAC What is Heating Oil?Residential heating oil is essentially the same as diesel fuel at the gas…

How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost in 2025

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How Much Does a Radon Mitigation System Cost in 2025 Juan Jimenez January 30th, 2024 Home Buying GuidesRadon Average Cost of a Radon Mitigation SystemThe average cost of a fully…

Identifying Asphalt Shingle Defects

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Identifying Asphalt Shingle Defects Juan Jimenez August 28th, 2023 Home MaintenanceRoofing Whether you have a new roof or an aging roof, regular inspections and maintenance extend its life. Plus, a…

Exposed Roof Nails – How They Impact Your New Roof

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Exposed Roof Nails – How They Impact Your New Roof Juan Jimenez August 10th, 2023 Home MaintenanceRoofing As a homeowner, you take pride in maintaining the safety and integrity of…

Slate Roof Guide – Pros, Cons, Costs and Lifespan

Juan Jimenez July 25, 2023 No Comments

Slate Roof Guide - Pros, Cons, Costs and Lifespan If you're looking at homes in downtown Richmond, you'll inevitably notice the beautiful slate roof tiles. But, if you're more familiar…

5 Mega Flaws with Your Home Inspector Marketing

Juan Jimenez July 13, 2023 No Comments

5 Mega Flaws in Your Home Inspector Marketing It's been a tough few years for home inspectors. First, there was covid and lockdowns. Then, as the lockdowns started lifting the…

Roll Roofing VS. Asphalt Shingles: Pros and Cons

Juan Jimenez April 12, 2023 No Comments

Rolled Roofing VS. Asphalt Shingles: Pros and Cons Are you considering roll roofing vs. asphalt shingles? Maybe the low cost of roll roofing caught your attention, but you're not sure…

Single-Ply Roofing Membranes

Juan Jimenez April 11, 2023 No Comments

Different Types of Single-Ply Roofing Membranes Low sloped roofs need different materials than steep roofs. For example, asphalt shingles on a low-sloped roof will leak. So, let's dive into single-ply…

Walk-Through Consultations Vs. Full Home Inspections

Juan Jimenez April 4, 2023 No Comments

Walk-through consultations are a new addition to the real estate industry. So, let's shed some light on home buyer walk-through consultations vs. full home inspections. Walk-Through Consultations Vs. Full Home…

What is Roof Flashing? – Code, Purpose, and Types

Juan Jimenez March 23, 2023 No Comments

What is Roof Flashing? – Code, Purpose, and Types Flashing isn’t a word most people associate with roofs. Instead, most people think of police lights or Bourbon Street during Mardis…

Rafters VS Roof Trusses: Complete Structural Guide

Juan Jimenez March 20, 2023 No Comments

Rafters And Roof Trusses: Complete Structural Guide When it comes to your roof/attic structure, there are two primary construction types: rafters and roof trusses. Knowing the difference between rafters and…

What is Roofing Felt?

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What is Roofing Felt? Juan Jimenez March 9th, 2023 Roofing When getting quotes for a new roof, there are many options to choose from. Material, color, and lifespan get a lot…

Can a Roof Have Two Layers of Shingles?

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Can a Roof Have Two Layers of Shingles? Juan Jimenez January 26th, 2023 Home MaintenanceRoofing Yes, a roof can have two layers of shingles. However, when adding a second layer…

3-Tab Shingles Vs. Laminated Shingles (Architectural)

Juan Jimenez January 19, 2023 No Comments

3-Tab Shingles Vs. Laminated Shingles (Architectural) Juan Jimenez January 19th, 2023 Home GuidesRoofing Roof replacement is about as fun as visiting the dentist: expensive, time-consuming, and necessary for the long-term…

Is Knob and Tube Wiring Really Dangerous?

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Is Knob and Tube Wiring Really Dangerous? Juan Jimenez December 7th, 2022 ElectricalHome Buying Guideshome upgrades Knob and tube wiring is an old wiring type found in older homes. Installed…

Why There is Mold in Your Crawl Space

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Why is there Mold in your Crawlspace? Juan Jimenez December 1st, 2022 crawlspaceindoor air qualitymold Crawlspaces are the dark, cavernous foundations of our homes. Although most homeowners refuse to spelunk…

What is a Plumbing Vent Pipe For?

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What is a Plumbing Vent Pipe For? Juan Jimenez November 30th, 2022 Home Maintenanceplumbing Have you ever looked at the roof of your home and wondered what the protruding pipes…

Aluminum Wiring – Complete Guide

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Aluminum Wiring:Complete Guide Juan Jimenez November 14th, 2022 ElectricalHome Buying Guideshome upgrades What is Aluminum Wiring?Aluminum wiring often refers to the single-strand solid wiring used in homes from the late…

Top 5 Roofing Materials in Virginia

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Top 5 Roofing Materials in Virginia Juan Jimenez October 18th, 2022 Home GuidesRoofing Replacing your roof sucks. It’s expensive, you don’t know which roofing contractor to call, and you don’t…

What is an Ice Dam

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What is an Ice Dam? Juan Jimenez October 13th, 2022 Home Maintenancehome upgradesinsulation If you have a leak in your house, and your roof surface is covered with snow, there…

What is a short Circuit?

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What is a Short Circuit? Juan Jimenez September 29th, 2022 ElectricalHome Maintenance The textbook definition of a short circuit is an unintended path for flowing electricity with little to no…

How to Sweep (Clean) Your Chimney

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How to Sweep (Clean)Your Chimney Juan Jimenez September 27th, 2022 chimney Woodstoves, fireplaces and chimneys, and heating equipment connected to chimneys cause 50,000 house fires a year. According to the…

What is the Purpose of a P-Trap?

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Juan Jimenez September 5th, 2022 plumbing What is the Purpose of a P-Trap? Many homeowners think that p-traps are for saving your wedding ring from going into the sewer system. However,…

Radon Home Test Kit

Juan Jimenez August 30, 2022 No Comments

Best Radon Test KitFor Homeowners Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer and most people have no idea what it is. Take a couple minutes to learn…

What Radon Levels Are Safe?

Juan Jimenez August 26, 2022 No Comments

What Radon Levels are Safe? Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer and lung cancer deaths. Likewise, it's important for all homeowners to understand what radon is and…

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