Daniel Schuerman's (schuermaninspections) Blog

Unfortunately, tough times can bring out the worst in some people. That's especially true of scam artists who prey on those who are down on their luck or who can be easily intimidated. Scam artists are anything but artists. They're criminals who use a variety of tools, including the U.S. mail, te...

(ARA) – DIY. So last year. Now it’s GIY. As in green-it-yourself. And just like DIY projects, there are plenty of easy GIY weekend home improvement projects that will save energy and money and add value to your home. Oh, and we should mention you can help protect the planet while you’re at it. Be...

(ARA) - Over the past year, we've been inundated with daily headlines about the growing foreclosure crisis. Hundreds of thousands of homeowners have lost their homes to foreclosure, with speculation among housing industry experts that an additional 1 million may lose their homes within the coming...

(ARA) - With the mercury already dropping and colder weather starting to settle in, the last thing any homeowner wants to deal with is a broken furnace or boiler. But when an old heating system fails in the middle of winter, homeowners will be faced with the tough and often expensive decision of ...

When do millions of families bring a prickly fire hazard into their homes and surround it with blinking orbs and open flames? The holidays are filled with traditional celebrations and decorations like Christmas trees and candles. Unfortunately QBE Regional companies General Casualty and Unigard o...

Follow the attached links to view recent press releases from Schuerman Inspections and ASHI. http://www.prlog.org/10136343-american-society-of-home-inspectors-introduces-client-bill-of-rights.html http://www.prlog.org/10136340-local-inspector-protects-realtors-from-meth-labs.html

Winter Is Peak Residential Fire Season: Is Your Family Prepared? (ARA) - The winter months between November and February are the peak months for home fires, representing nearly 37 percent of all residential fires annually. According to the U.S. Fire Administration winter fires are more deadly and...

If you were in the market for a new home, would you know what style of home appeals to you? Perhaps a bungalow, a ranch or a grand Victorian or maybe a Georgian? Having a basic knowledge of architectural styles can really help to narrow down your choices and assist your Realtor in helping you loc...

Answer the following questions to find out! 1. Who wrote the words to the Star Spangled Banner? 2. Where was the first national capitol located? 3. Who do historians believe sewed the first official American Flag? 4. How did the Liberty Bell get its crack? 5. How many stars were on the first Unit...

Recently I received a request for information (RFI) from a past client who was experiencing a problem with her smoke alarms going off without a smoke incident. Here is the email: Hi Dan, I have a question you may be able to answer for me. This morning my smoke detector went off a few times—just s...