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The Value of a Quality Home InspectionBy D.J SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc. The following is a picture of the inside of a main electrical panel in a home I recently performed a home inspection for that's located in Waukesha County Wisconsin.  The seller had this home inspected when s...

What's wrong with that?By D.J. SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc. "It's been there for years and I haven't had any problem with it".  How many times have you heard this statement from a homeowner?  There are lots of defects that in your average home that are unsafe and should never of be...

What's a GFCI anyways?By D.J. SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc.During a home inspection there's one particular item that seems I always end up recommending for installation, that being a GFCI. Now some may ask what the heck is that? I usually tell my clients that it's a safety device th...

Water QualityPresented By DJ SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc. Drinking Water   The United States has one of the safest water supplies in the world. However, national statistics don't tell you specifically about the quality and safety of the water coming out of your tap. That's because ...

Seller Pre Inspections Can Save Big MoneyPresented By DJ SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc.  As a home seller wouldn't this be a great sign to have in front of your home!   Eventually your buyers are going to conduct a home inspection. You may as well know what they are going to find by ...

Home Care GuideD.J. SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc.  This guide will cover everything from basic home safety toregular home maintenance. Included at the end ofthis book are some checklists you can print out anduse as regular checklists around your home.Take a look and feel free to mak...

Home Insurance TipsPresented By DJ SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc. Why You Need Homeowner's Insurance The largest single investment most consumers make is in their home. The consumer can protect their home, possessions, and liability with a homeowners's insurance policy. The Homeowner...

Log HomesPresented By DJ SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc. Log homes may be site-built or pre-cut in a factory for delivery to the site. Some log home manufacturers can also customize their designs. Before designing or purchasing a manufactured log home, you need to consider the followi...

Safety Guidelines for Home Pools Presented By DJ SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc. Swimming pools should always be happy places.Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drowning's and near-drowning's of young children. These tragedies are...

PlumbingPresented By DJ SkeldingSafeguard Inspection Services, Inc.Plumbing may be defined as practice, materials, and fixtures used in the installation, maintenance, and alteration of all piping, fixtures, appliances, and appurtenances in connection with sanitary or storm drainage facilities, th...