Home Inspection Tips Hanson Home Inspections Bettendorf, Iowa - 01/17/12 12:13 PM
 
Tips to Speed Up Your Home Inspection
The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors recommends the following to speed up your home sale.  By preparing your home ahead of time using the following tips, your home inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.
Confirm that that the water, electrical and gas services are turned on (including pilot lights).
Make sure your pets won't hinder your home inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.
Replace burned-out light bulbs to avoid a "light is inoperable" … (1 comments)

Crazy "Winter" Weather - 01/05/12 12:17 PM
This is crazy...it's January 5th in Iowa...and todays high is going to be in the 50's?  Don't get me wrong...I think it's great!  Perfect for removing the Christmas decorations and having it all put away til next year without having to worry about frostbite!  However, I think we're on borrowed time.  Next weeks forecast calls for a return to normal below freezing temeratures.  So I wanted to share a quick post on some plumbing tips for your home during the cold months.
 
  Water damage caused by bursting pipes during cold weather can be devastating. A ruptured pipe will release … (1 comments)

January's Challenge...Trust...Risk... - 01/04/12 01:56 AM
 
Trust:  Firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. 
 
That’s the definition I found with a quick Google search.  However, I’m of the opinion that trust can be viewed quite differently by each individual based on their upbringing and past experiences.  So let you give you my take…trust equals risk. 
 
Risk:  A situation involving exposure to danger.
 
Yes, I believe that trust is risk.  Risk can scare many people away from offering trust...espicially if that person has had a bad experience in the past.  But remember this, if you refuse … (6 comments)

Davenport Home Inspection Services Quad Cities IA Area - 01/02/12 01:43 AM
 
Searching for a home inspector in the Davenport, IA Quad City area?  Well search no further!  Hanson Home Inspections offers full home inspections to buyers and sellers of residential properties in Eastern Iowa.
 
What will your inspection cover?  All of the following and more!
 
roof, vents, flashings and trim; gutters and downspouts; skylight, chimney and other roof penetrations; decks, stoops, porches, walkways and railings; eaves, soffit and fascia; grading and drainage; basement, foundation and crawlspace; water penetration and foundation movement; heating systems; cooling systems; main water shut-off valves; water heating system; interior plumbing fixtures and faucets; drainage sump … (0 comments)

 
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