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Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

Juan Jimenez September 27, 2021 No Comments

Ultimate Fall Home Maintenance Checklist It’s my favorite time of the year – hoodie season! Many people also call it Fall, or Autumn. While this time of year is most…

Bat Proofing in the Fall

Juan Jimenez September 14, 2021 No Comments

Bat Proofing in the Fall Early fall is the best season for bat-proofing your home as the maternity colonies have finished raising their young. So now, the babies are old enough…

Best Ladder For Homeowners – 2025

Juan Jimenez September 13, 2021 No Comments

Best Ladders for Homeowners - 2025 I have an obsession with ladders. Although home inspectors are not required to have, carry, or use ladders, I own about 20 ladders between…

5 Fascinating Facts about knob and Tube Wiring

Juan Jimenez September 1, 2021 No Comments

5 Fascinating Facts About Knob and Tube Wiring I am totally a house geek. In fact, I own several historic code books, and I enjoy internet sleuthing all things houses.…

NAR Identifies #1 Real Estate Deal Killer

Juan Jimenez August 18, 2021 No Comments

NAR Identifies #1 Real Estate Deal Killer Real Estate Deal Killing IndexEvery quarter, NAR conducts a flash survey and examines local market reports to calculate its Deal Killing Index. The Deal Killing Index places a…

Hurricane Preparation Tips

Juan Jimenez August 16, 2021 No Comments

Hurricane Preparation Tips From a Home Inspector These hurricane preparation tips are based on my experience as a Richmond, home inspector. Obviously, the advice might be slightly different in Florida,…

Can Home Inspectors Turn on Breakers?

Juan Jimenez August 15, 2021 No Comments

Can Home Inspectors Turn on Breakers Can home inspectors turn on breakers? The simple answer is yes. There is nothing prohibiting home inspectors from turning on breakers, or turning on water…

How to Upgrade Two-Prong Outlets – The Right Way

Juan Jimenez August 12, 2021 No Comments

How to Upgrade Two-Prong Outlets - The Right Way If your older home doesn’t have three-prong outlets, you’ll want to know how to upgrade two-prong outlets – the right way.Before 1947,…

How to Identify Powderpost Beetles

Juan Jimenez August 9, 2021 No Comments

How to Identify Powderpost Beetles I am constantly stressing the importance of regularly checking your crawlspace for problems. As the old adage goes, an ounce of prevention is better (and…

Final Walk Through Checklist

Juan Jimenez August 5, 2021 No Comments

Interactive Final Walkthrough Checklist Get added peace of mind by using our interactive final walkthrough checklist Juan Jimenez August 5th, 2021 Home Buying GuidesRealtor Focused Our interactive final walkthrough checklist…

Why is There Ice on Your AC?

Juan Jimenez July 31, 2021 No Comments

Why is there Ice on Your AC? Why is there ice on your air conditioner? It’s simple—ice forms on the ac components when the refrigerant inside the AC is below…

Can Home Inspectors Offer to Make Repairs?

Juan Jimenez July 29, 2021 No Comments

Can Home Inspectors Offer to Make Repairs? Whether or not home inspectors can offer to make repairs is a regular conversation in the industry. It is a common misconception amongst…

What is the R-Value of Cellulose Insulation?

Juan Jimenez July 26, 2021 No Comments

What is the R-Value of Cellulose Insulation? Quick FactsThe R-value of loose-fill cellulose insulation is approximately 3.5 per inch of thickness.For example, 12 inches of insulation material would give you…

Odor Removal In Richmond VA

Juan Jimenez July 22, 2021 No Comments

Odor Removal and Control in Richmond If you are looking for odor removal services in the Richmond area, and Central Virginia area, Chris Gilson, from Re-Freshen is the only man you need…

How Long Does a Home Inspection Take?

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How Long Does a Home Inspection Take? How long SHOULD a Home Inspection Take? Juan Jimenez July 20th, 2021 Home Buying Guides Quick FactsOn average, a home inspection takes about…

Home Inspection Marketing Tips for Guaranteed Growth

Juan Jimenez July 18, 2021 No Comments

3 Home Inspection Marketing Tips for Guaranteed Growth There are plenty of ways to skin a cat. These strategies aren't for everyone and they aren't necessarily fun or popular. However,…

Should You Get Your Ducts Cleaned?

Juan Jimenez July 17, 2021 No Comments

Should You Get Your Ducts Cleaned? Homeowners get bombarded with ads and deals about home services. It can be overwhelming and confusing about which services are legit. So, let's tackle…

The Best Thermal Camera For Home Inspectors (2025)

Juan Jimenez July 15, 2021 No Comments

The Best Thermal Camera For Home Inspectors (2025) Quick FactsThe best thermal camera for a home inspectors in 2025 is hands down the SeekShot pro.If you want to take my…

25 Crucial Summer Home Maintenance Tasks

Juan Jimenez July 15, 2021 No Comments

Summer Home Maintenance Tasks Neglect is the home’s worst enemy. Regular maintenance is the key to extending the life expectancy of your home’s major system and components and preventing costly…

Notching Joists Based on 2024 IRC Code

Juan Jimenez July 14, 2021 No Comments

Notching Joists Based on 2024 IRC Code Notching joists is a regular and safe part of home building as long as its up to code.DIY repairs and remodeling are more…

How to Become a Home Inspector in Virginia – Complete Guide

Juan Jimenez July 11, 2021 No Comments

How to Become a LicensedHome Inspector In Virginia Inspections have been calling you and you're wondering how to become a home inspector in Virginia. Well, you have to come to…

How to Fix Sagging Gutters – The Right Way

Juan Jimenez July 10, 2021 No Comments

How to Fix Sagging Gutters-The Right Way A gutter system, aka rain gutters, is a super important home system. When it rains, your roof's large surface area collects a lot…

Should You Install a Dehumidifier in Your Crawlspace?

Juan Jimenez July 9, 2021 No Comments

Should You Install a Dehumidifier in Your Crawlspace? There’s a good chance you’ve never been in your crawlspace. I don't blame you though. No one likes tight spaces, musty odors,…

How to Unclog a Tub and Replace the Drain

Juan Jimenez July 3, 2021 No Comments

How to Unclog Your Tub and Replace the Tub Drain The drain pipes are your home are designed for water, bodily waste, and some grinded organic food scraps. But we…

Is an AC Condensate Trap Required?

Juan Jimenez June 27, 2021 No Comments

Is an AC Condensate Trap Required? It's hot. Some parts of the country are reaching record-breaking temperatures right now. Although everyone is trying to stay cool, many people overlook making…

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