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Home Inspector with Complete Home Inspections, Inc. TN Lic#050

March 16, 2010 10:42 PM

STOP!!!

Older properties. Although they have a lot of charm, excellent craftsmanship, and have stood the test of time, they don't often have a lot of the conveniences that we often take for granted in newer construction.

While inspecting an older property in the Nashville real estate market, I noticed that the basin fixtures did not have any water stops installed on the faucets. While not a "deal killer" the aggravation of having to go down to the meter base at the street to turn the water off, can be a real pain.
Stop the aggravation. Having a good handyman or plumber install these $5-$10 items can save a lot of grief in the event of an emergency...

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Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Michael, I learned something new today so thank you! Great information for all homeowners!

Mar 16, 2010 10:55 PM

Jane Cross

Homes By Cross serving Charlotte NC Real Estate Needs - Charlotte, NC

Michael, That is an incredibly cheap fix for such a great solution! Right up there with the cost of Dining Room chandelier dimmers-stuff like that makes all the difference in the world-and its cheap!

Mar 16, 2010 11:06 PM

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®

Lewisburg, WV

Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Michael, this really could be an inconvenience...especially if one needed to turn the water off ASAP.

Mar 17, 2010 12:18 AM

Carl Winters

Canyon Lake, TX

Michael - Folks put it off until they need to quickly turn the water off; sometimes they don't even know where the turn-off is located.

Mar 17, 2010 12:45 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Good point Mike..my hubby added water stop turn offs on all our plumbing himself and it sure has been a time saver in the long run....especially at the rental properties!!

Mar 17, 2010 12:49 AM

Craig Rutman

Helping people in transition - Cary, NC

Raleigh, Cary, Apex area Realtor

Those little $5-$10 dollar water stops can come in VERY handy if you ever have a leak. Imagine running down to the water meter to shut off the water. Those precious moments can make all the difference in how much damage might occur.

Mar 17, 2010 12:55 AM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Michael, those stops can keep hundreds of dollars in damage from making your day. We once had a "helpful hubby" try to fix a faucet. One little memory slip...didn't turn off the water first....Old Faithful in the bath. A water stop saved the day, just like the Lone Ranger. Something to giggle about now and thanks for the memories....

Mar 17, 2010 01:08 AM

Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA

South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

You have to love contractors who only worry about something working until they receive their check and drive away...
May you live as long as you want,
And never want as long as you live.
Paul

Mar 17, 2010 02:15 AM

Suzanne Strickler

Realty Mark Associates - Havertown, PA

School is never out for the Successful.

Michael - I enjoy going to home inspections with my buyers to learn up to date codes and safety issues in the Townships that I cover. Thanks for the instruction and I'm sitting here in my slippers, better yet.

Mar 17, 2010 02:49 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

I have had to the water off once or twice in the past - can't imagine not being able to do it right there!

Debi

Mar 17, 2010 04:21 AM

Carra Riley & Declan Kenyon

Brokers Guild Cherry Creek Ltd - Westminster, CO

Helping people Transition at all ages!

Michael...Water stops are wonderful if you have a problem. The cost of installing them is really affordable. Thanks for the tip.

cosmic cow

Mar 17, 2010 04:23 AM

Steven L. Smith

King of the House Home Inspection, Inc. - Bellingham, WA

Bellingham WA Home Inspector

Michael,

Guess you need to make sure they have a street shutoff handy.

Mar 17, 2010 04:37 AM

Diane Osowiecki

Diane O and Friends - Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN

Greater Nashville Real Estate

Michael - When we moved to TN it was the first time I had city water and knew nothing about the "key" to shut off the water. We had a pipe freeze at the barn, I called the water company becuare I had not way to shut it off. He asked me if I had the "key". I looked at my key chain and had not idea which key he may be revferring to. When he showed up with this long pole I learned what a water key was. I also called a plumber and had a shutoff put in the house and in the barn.

Mar 17, 2010 12:20 PM

June Piper-Brandon

Coldwell Banker Realty - Columbia, MD

Creating Generational Wealth Through Homeownership

You are so right there. While we were on vacation (and my kitchen was being renovated), the water supply to our toilet decided it was too old to carry water anymore and broke. It was a good thing the contractors were there working anyway and were able to shut off the water main quickly, otherwise my basement quilt studio would have been under water. But, it did teach me that we needed shut off's at all the water spots in the house.

Mar 18, 2010 05:41 AM