home repair: CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS ARE A GOOD IDEA! - 06/03/21 11:15 AM
Here's what the tiles in a chimney flue look like when they need to be scraped off and the flue needs to be relined.  You're probably thinking this is an old home and that might not be so unusual.  Well, it's my home that was built in 2017.  In other words, no matter what age the home is, it's a good idea to get a full chimney inspection.  That means that the chimney inspector will insert a camera all the way up to the top of the flue.  The inspector is looking for missing mortar between the tiles and other issues … (1 comments)

home repair: Preventing Railing Replacements - 05/06/21 08:48 AM
I've sold real estate since 2003 and I've seen many rusted railings that needed not just a repair, but a complete replacement. This is such an easy maintenance issue for a property, but you have to catch it before it's too late. This particular railing is on the rear landing of my home. I cleaned the rust off completely with a wire brush and then painted it with an exterior gloss paint (Rustoleum). Looks new again and I'm glad I caught it in time to prevent replacing the entire railing.Most inspectors and appraisers (especially for FHA and VA loans) will ask … (0 comments)

 
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