atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Home Inspector uses moisture meter to find wax ring toilet issues. - 05/20/11 10:45 AM
http://www.ihihomeinspections.com By using a moisture meter, IHI Home Inspections can determine if you need to call a plumber. The moisture output levels found here indicate a wax ring leak. The meter will respond to higher and lower levels of moisture detection and can then be documented in the report details. If the toilet has recently been installed or moved due to floor replacement, make sure the wax ring has been installed. Once the toilet has been moved, the seal is no longer as effective. Also, if the toilet rocks when you have a seat, this is a good indicator of a loosened seal.
If you … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Home Inspector shares the importance of exterior home maintenance - 04/30/11 12:23 AM
As a home inspector in Atlanta sometimes we like to share maintenance tips. Your home may be the most beautifully decorated inside, but do not forget to place the time and maintenance on the outside. A neglected exterior will cause a negotiation roadblock in the buying and selling process.
When choosing a home inspector in the Atlanta area, make sure that you’re going to get a full and thorough home inspection. Choosing to hire Cheap Charlie can maybe save you up to $100.00, but it can cost you thousands in the long run. We have found in the past that … (1 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: 5 Top home improvements from the Atlanta Home Inspector - 09/23/08 08:24 PM
As a home inspector I love sharing tips and information with home owners and I ran across an article that listed several of the top home improvements that could be done for less than five hundred dollars. When you're trying to sell your home one of the best things to check is your curb appeal.
1. Wall paper just one wall in a room - this alone can change the appearance of a room dramatically and yet still be affordable.
2. Kitchen roll outs - take out the out dated shelves and add kitchen roll outs. This is one of … (6 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Home Inspector series on "what we inspect" Part 1 - 05/20/08 10:33 AM
Did you know that as an Atlanta Home Inspector I check around 2000 items on each and every home inspection. So many times we are asked to cut our prices, give discounts and other things. The average home inspection takes me 3 to 4 hours to do the job properly, without being rushed. This does not include the time that I spent going over the report with the client or answering any questions they might have. So I thought I would give you an example in a series of some of the things that I check.
When I first arrive I stand … (6 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta's home Inspectors first video done with ActiveRain Video - 05/15/08 08:27 PM
Check out the Atlanta home inspector's first home inspections video done with ActiveRain Video. This took a little bit of a learning curve and two complete deletions before getting it done. I think the next one will go a lot quicker and smoother. I'm beginning to think I could really put together a great "What NOT to do video" on this.
Well there it is, let us know what you think of our first effort. Also I can't decide wheather to keep the same format and enter the videos or should I try different back grounds and music for the … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Home Inspectors tips for helping with allergy season - 05/07/08 10:47 PM
I don't know about you but after reading the info below I think I'm definately going to have to get out the feather duster. I have this really great feather duster from Flylady.net and it does a fantastic job when I've got it in my hand instead of typing here at this computer.
“House dust is one of the most prevalent – and unavoidable – allergy triggers in any home,” says Dr. Berger. “Since you can’t control the allergens outside your home, dusting is just one of the several easy steps you can take to allergy-proof the inside.”Don’t Sleep on ItYou … (6 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Home Inspector and bank owned properties - 04/18/08 04:38 PM
As an Atlanta Home Inspector, I am often searching and reading, of course this is in all of my spare time, different stuff and I ran across a blog by a fellow inspector that doesn't have many post to Active Rain Vince Santos and his blog called Why bother? but he just came back in April and posted the above.
Now this was some really good information as it was talking about bank owned properties and why so many folks think they don't need to get it professionally inspected. In his blog he continues to tell the story of a client that did … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Is it time to reseal? - 04/17/08 08:00 PM
If you're like most home owners and have a busy family and a crazy household schedule, there's isn't a "good" time to reseal tubs, showers, sinks and countertops.Waiting 24 hours for traditional caulk to dry before using their tubs, showers, sinks and counters, is not a luxury most people have. Because of this they simply overlook this inexpensive home maintenance project. Overlooking this can turn a small maintenance task into a major repair project.Here is a couple of signs that will give you a clue that it is now time to reseal:
Now I know what you're thinking, "He forgot to finish the … (10 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Alpharetta Home Inspector says "Time to clean the gutters..." - 04/15/08 09:23 PM
As an Atlanta home inspector, I like to give tips on the best ways to maintain your property. This time, I want to talk to you about your gutters and downspouts. They should be cleaned and inspected at least semi-annually. Typically the best times to tackle the job or spring and fall. The reason that you need to keep your gutters cleaned out is because when their full and backed up, flooding can occur as well as roof leaks caused by water seepage.
There's no easy way to tackle this job and if you're not a really great do-it-yourselfer there are professional companies that … (12 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Should I use Double Key Deadbolt locks on my doors? - 04/14/08 10:12 PM
As an Atlanta Home Inspector here is a question that we received form a home owner:
We have double key deadbolt locks on our doors. Are these safe or should we replace the double key deadbolt locks with single key deadbolt locks?
Answer:Double key deadbolt locks present a serious safety issue to household occupants in the event of a fire. First, in the event of a fire you won't be able to find the key. And secondly, in a fire the clear air is no more than eighteen inches above the floor but the lock is typically installed about forty … (25 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Alpharetta Home Inspector shares 10 things to help the inspection process go smoother! - 04/12/08 08:48 PM
As an Alpharetta Home Inspector I see things all the time that could be done to help the Sellers with the home inspection process. Sellers can speed up their home inspection by following these suggestions.
The inspection will go smoother, with fewer concerns that may delay their closing.
Confirm that water, electric and gas service are on, with gas pilot lights burning. Remove any items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electric service panels, water heaters, attics and crawl spaces. Unlock areas the inspector must access - fence gates, attic doors or hatches, electric service panels, closets, and crawl spaces. Make sure pets … (6 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Look Honey, I found us a place with central heat. - 04/11/08 08:46 AM
Every once in a while as an Atlanta Home Inspector, I find things that are not really a big deal or issue, but would be better if just taken care of for maintenance purposes. The other day I found the issue in the video below and it really got me to thinking "If I was a bird looking for a home in the winter this would be my choice, it's protected from the weather, and has central heat every once in a while. What more could I want.
IHI Home Inspections serves Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming, Woodstock, Atlanta and all of North Georgia. … (2 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Inspector has a problem with these boots. - 04/04/08 09:36 AM
David Lelak an Atlanta Home Inspector goes the extra mile to walk the roofs of every house when possible. Some things are just not visible from the ground or with binoculars. But I think in this instance this would have been caught. I just love some of the things that I find on homes, especially when Mr. Fix-It (aka homeowner) did the repair job himself. Now don't get me wrong, not all home owners are bad at repairs but some just should not take on repairs. Even I learned my lesson and now know without a shadow of a doubt that … (4 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Inspector reveals issue with AC unit, a tip for every homeowner. - 03/26/08 11:43 AM
David Lelak, an Atlanta Georgia Home Inspector reveals different issues that are found in the process of doing home inspections. In this case he finds where the ac units have settled and need to be leveled. This is an issue that you will want to check around your own home periodically. When the builder grades and finishes the grading around a home, often times it is fill dirt instead of original ground and the fill dirt will tend to settle. Also if you have a wash area this can cause an area around the units to wash away and this will … (3 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: What kind of damage could we have if this was not caught? - 03/18/08 12:11 PM
David Lelak, I am an Atlanta Home Inspector and I'm here once again talking about the home inspection process, and reminding home-buyers the importance of getting a brand-new home inspected. Most first-time home-buyers failed to realize that they need a home inspection on a brand-new home. They're more worried about is the home Cute, will my furniture fit and can I make the payment. Some don't think about the issues that can be hidden or overlooked by even the most thorough builder. Most of the small things that are overlooked on a brand-new home are not purposefully done and should not be a … (23 comments)
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atlanta home inspector home owner tips: Atlanta Home Inspector can help improve your comfort today. - 03/14/08 08:20 PM
David Lelak, an Atlanta home inspector helps to improve your comfort today and lower your energy costs while increasing the value of your home with a home energy tune-up.
Why every homeowner wants a home energy tune-up?
When buying the older home, upgrading the energy features of the home with a home energy tune-up is a source of revenue. The cost of the improvements can be rolled into your mortgage and can be paid for each month from your energy savings. TUNE-UP is the only energy audit that identifies the group of improvements, whose monthly energy savings exceed the monthly … (5 comments)
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