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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…

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…

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…

Top 5 Roofing Materials in Virginia

Juan Jimenez October 18, 2022 No Comments

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…

How to Choose Replacement Windows

Juan Jimenez June 29, 2022 No Comments

How to Choose Replacement Windows Choosing replacement windows can be overwhelming. There are so many new windows to choose from. There are double hung, single hung casement windows and sliders.…

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Decking Material Calculator

Juan Jimenez June 9, 2022 No Comments

Free Decking Material Calculator Juan Jimenez June 9th, 2022 Home Guideshome upgrades This decking material calculator will help you calculate the number of boards, nails, and gallons of stain needed…

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…

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,…

Best AC and Furnace Filters (2025) Buying Guide

Juan Jimenez May 20, 2021 No Comments

Best AC and Furnace Filters (2025) Buying Guide Most homeowners at least know that their HVAC system(heating, ventilation, air conditioning) has a filter and needs to be changed. But, based…

8 Must Have Tools For a New Homeowner

Juan Jimenez May 10, 2021 No Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases You found the house of your dreams, put in the offer, fought through the negotiations, endured the nerve wracking home…

6 Tax Free Weekend Buys for the Home

Juan Jimenez July 31, 2017 No Comments

From the Home Inspector Perspective The unbearable heat wave of July is over. This morning was actually cool, crisp, and refreshing. All I could think about was fall, the kids…

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