There are many reasons to keep your homes fireplace and chimney clean and in tip top operating condition. A dirty chimney will reduce the effectiveness of a fireplace as a heat source. Severe neglect and lack of maintenance may result in a chimney fire. Chimney fires can lead to home fires.
The Key To A Beautiful Deck
Creating Curb Appeal On a Small Budget
Summer is here, and most of us and our neighbors are outside planting, trimming and preparing the patios and deck for cookouts. We're also taking time for evening strolls through the neighborhood. Looking around at what your neighbors are up to may result in a desire to improve your home's curb appeal.
Rochester MN Home Inspector Shares How To Keep Your Home Comfortable Year Round
Protecting Your Landscaping During The Snowy Season
We all put a lot of time and hard work into your yard during the summer. It’s late fall and you have taken the time to get things ready for winter. You know the drill: make sure your plans are all well watered before the ground freezes. Move house plans indoors. Clean up the flower beds, remove, cut back, mulch…etc.
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
Small Water Savings Tips That Have A Big Impact
Water and Sewer bills can be as high as $500 for the average household. According to the EPA, you can save up to $170 per year and conserve resources by making just a few small changes in your water usage. From replacing old and inefficient appliances to making small changes in your home, you have the potential to realize savings.
Crumbling Porch Brick Work
Garage Door Opener Maintenance Tips
How Not To Fix A Leaking Drum Trap
Rochester MN Home Inspection Company Discusses Wet Basements
Summer Storm Damage – Now What?
Rochester MN Home Inspector Asks: Is Your Air Conditioner ready For Summer?
Preventing Washing Machine Hose leaks
Caulking Around You Tub And Shower
Something that every home owner should learn to do is caulk. Proper caulking can be your first defense against water intrusion. Whether you are caulking a tub or shower the hardest part of the whole job is cleaning out the old caulk. The newer silicone cauls work best and will last for years if installed properly.
Repairing Doors That Stick Or Rub
Ice Damming Discussed at Rochester MN Home Inspection
Protecting Your Home From Costly Water Damage
Garden Hoses Pose Potential For Frozen Water Lines
Leaving garden hoses connected to external water faucets can result in frozen and possibly split water lines. At this home inspection in Rochester MN, I came across two hose faucets that had garden hoses attached to them. These hose faucets are the Anti Freeze/Anti Siphon type and are designed not to freeze...provided you remove the garden hoses.