HOME INSPECTION- EXTERIOR

Home inspections are done when people are trying to sell their homes. A number of things are examined throughout the home during this process. In order for your home inspection to run smoothly, here are six essential things to know that an inspector will be looking for:

1. FOUNDATION

 If cracks are found within the foundation of your home there is a good chance that an even further inspection may be needed to check the strength and durability of the construction of your home

2. ROOF

Leaks! First your roof will be inspected for leaks. If your roof is leak free then the inspector will determine if your roof shows any flaws that will/could cause leaks in the future.

3. DRAINAGE

Prevent flooding! The land your home sits on should slope away from the home and 6-8 inches of concrete should be visible. Also all drainage and gutter spouts should be angled away from your home.

4. WINDOWS & DOORS

All windows and doors should open and close, be properly sealed and have screens properly intact.

5. SIDING, TRIM, GUTTERS & PAINT

An inspector will check for bubbling/cracking on the exterior siding and paint. Rain gutters will be checked for overall condition.

6. DECKS & PORCHES

Rot! An inspector will thoroughly inspect for any kind of rot or decay.

 

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Increasing the Value of Your Home

Here are ten tips that will automatically increase the value of your home!

 

1. An updated kitchen

2. Modern bathrooms

3. Well appointed master suite

4. Natural materials

5. Curb appeal

6. A light airy spacious feel

7. New windows

8. Landscaping

9. Lots of storage

10. A finished basement

So if you are thinking about moving maybe some renovations would be beneficial first.

 

 

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10 Things to Know When Selling Your Home

If you are wanting to sell your home here is an informative list of liabilities that may prevent you from selling your home as quickly as you'd like it to.

1. A Pool (not everyone has children or wants the maintanence)
2. No garage/ small garage
3. Garbled floor plan
4. Outdated appliances/systems
5. Stale or overly personal décor
6. An old roof
7. Bad location
8. Environmental hazards
9. A laundry list of needed improvements

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Seal Your Interlock and Never Pick a Weed Again!

If you are considering laying interlock on your property and are having second thoughts because you are thinking of those dreadful weeds peaking through every crack . . . THINK AGAIN. With Techniseal Polymeric Sand, water washouts, ants and weeds are eliminated! This product is a sand type material that is swept into the cracks, watered and dries like cement.

You can find great product this at your nearest hardwood store.

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YOUR WEEDING DAYS ARE OVER!

 

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Make Moving Easy!

Thinking About Moving? Here are 10 simple packing tips to help things run smoothly, efficiently and leave you feeling organized when the job is done. 

 

1.  Gather packing supplies before you begin. It’s always frustrating when you’re on a role but have to run out for more tape.

2. All boxes should weigh 50lbs or less. Makes for easy lifting and ensures that no box breaks at the bottom.

3. Pack heavier items on the bottom of the box. You do not want lighter items to get crushed.

4. Small items should be secured in a box or bag before put into bigger boxes.

5.  Keep an inventory and number your boxes so that you do not loose any merchandise in the move and know which items    should be found in which box.

6. Label your boxes “unload first” or “load last”. This makes it easier when you are unloading at the new house.

7. Keep important valuables and records in your own car when moving. Do not send them with the rest of the goods.

8. Try and keep content from the same room together. Makes it easier when unloading.

9. Keep clothing in dresser drawers. Saves you a few boxes.

10. Keep tools for assembling furniture at the new house in there own box and in a moving spot you can access easily (Label “unload first”).

 

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Goodbye Scratches, Hello Hardwood

We all know how beautiful freshly laid hardwood floors look but we also know that over time scratches are bound to occur. This website gives you instructions to follow and pictures to look at with tips on how to remove scratches of all kinds from hardwood flooring.

Good luck!

 

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-fix-scratches-in-hardwood-floors.pageCd-storyboard,pageNum-1.html

 

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Refurnish Your Home

If your furniture is outdated but you don’t want to spend the money to refurnish your whole home, check out this video on how to refurnish your home without buying new expensive furniture.

 

 

 

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