homesafe inspection: Sell Your Home Faster With A Pre-Listing Home Inspection
- 07/06/07 07:11 AM
CALL 866-327-7233 TO SCHEDULE A PRE-LISTING HOME INSPECTION TODAY! The reports abound about a slow down in the real estate market. Homes are sitting on the market for longer periods of time, and sellers are finding that buyers are more concerned with the condition of the home. With more homes on the market to choose from, buyers can afford to walk away from a deal, if the conditions of the home are not to their satisfaction.How well do you know YOUR home?• Why wait for a buyer’s Home Inspector to uncover hidden problems, after you have already accepted an offer that could … (0 comments)
homesafe inspection: Eight Habits of Highly Energy-Efficient Home Owners
- 06/22/07 06:30 AM
Higher fuel costs will likely lead to higher utility bills for homeowners across the U.S. this summer. But improving your home's energy efficiency can be as simple as kicking a few bad habits and starting a few good ones: Take more showers. Showers typically use less water than baths. You can save additional money by installing water-saving shower heads. This helps lower your heating bills by using less energy to heat less water. Run your heat-generating appliances - i.e., washers, dryers and ovens - during the cooler hours of the morning or evening. That eases the load on your air conditioning … (3 comments)
homesafe inspection: A Few Simple Steps for a Safer Home
- 06/11/07 05:39 AM
Even in the safety of your home, one wrong step can lead to disaster, particularly for small children and senior adults. Adults over the age of 60 are the most susceptible to fall-related injuries and deaths, but every age group is affected. According to the Home Safety Council, 5.1 million injuries result from falls every year, and falls account for more than one-third of all unintentional home injury deaths. No home can be perfectly safe, but there are a number of steps homeowners can take to prevent injury-related falls. The home safety consultants at HomeSafe Inspection recommend families to take a … (1 comments)
homesafe inspection: Find an infrared inspector near you!
- 06/07/07 03:36 AM
Find an infrared inspector near you! As a real estate professional, you understand and appreciate the importance of a thorough and objective home inspection. Unfortunately, you also know the hassles of last-minute, pre-close inspections which, if unexpected problems are found, can slow the deal or kill it entirely. Fortunately, there don't have to be any surprises with HomeSafe Inspection's Pre-Sale Inspection Program. By having a home inspected by HomeSafe before it goes on the market, the seller gains confidence and security by knowing in advance about the problems and the repairs, if any, that need to be made. The seller can then … (0 comments)
homesafe inspection: Infrared Technology in Home Inspections
- 06/06/07 05:29 AM
Infrared Technology The Power to SeeWhat No One Else Can See.The HomeSafe array includes a lightweight, long-wavelength infrared (thermal imaging) video camera (patent pending) with 16-bit resolution and automatic contrast/brightness control. This camera detects temperature variations as low as 0.08 degrees Celsius and can operate in a temperature range of -20 to +150 degrees Celsius. The infrared camera is integrated with a camcorder which can capture infrared and digital images, download them to any computer and print from any printer. The infrared and digital cameras can be mounted on HomeSafeís specially designed, lightweight and portable equipment harness. This harness fits snugly and comfortably … (4 comments)
homesafe inspection: A Safer Home for People with Dementia
- 06/06/07 05:08 AM
A Safer Home for People with Dementia The world can be a frightening place for sufferers of dementia. Here are a few tips to help make your home as safe and comforting as possible for them: Keep the environment uncluttered. Arrange furniture simply and consistently. Remove loose rugs and seal up carpet edges that may cause trips/falls. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE TO READ THIS ARTICLE! (OPENS IN NEW WINDOW) … (2 comments)
homesafe inspection: Taking Care of Your Smoke Detector
- 06/06/07 03:09 AM
Smoke detectors save lives, and all they ask in return is a bare minimum of maintenance. Here are a few tips to keep your smoke detector in good condition Test it monthly by holding a candle six inches beneath it. For an ionization detector, let the flame burn. To test a photoelectric detector, snuff the candle and let the smoke drift into the detector. The unit’s alarm should begin to sound within 20 seconds. TO VIEW THE ENTIRE ARTICLE CLICK HERE. … (1 comments)
homesafe inspection: U.S. DOE recommends infrared scanning inspection before buying a home
- 06/05/07 06:17 AM
Publication from the DOE says thermographic scans by trained technicians are usually accurate enough to hold up in court. The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a publication advising home buyers to get an infrared (thermographic) inspection before making a final purchasing decision. The recommendation appears in the online version of DOE publication, "A Consumer's Guide to Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy" (EERE). The publication outlines the benefits of infrared scanning of a house to detect problems with energy efficiency. IT goes on to state, "In addition to using thermography during an energy audit, you should have a scan done before purchasing … (0 comments)
homesafe inspection: A Few Simple Steps for a Safer Home
- 06/05/07 03:51 AM
Even in the safety of your home, one wrong step can lead to disaster, particularly for small children and senior adults. Adults over the age of 60 are the most susceptible to fall-related injuries and deaths, but every age group is affected. According to the Home Safety Council, 5.1 million injuries result from falls every year, and falls account for more than one-third of all unintentional home injury deaths. No home can be perfectly safe, but there are a number of steps homeowners can take to prevent injury-related falls. The home safety consultants at HomeSafe Inspection recommend families to take a … (1 comments)
homesafe inspection: Got Termites?
- 06/04/07 03:45 AM
"We had a 50 percent increase in business during our first spring's swarm season alone using HomeSafe's technology while our competitors were losing business. HomeSafe has given us a winning edge over the competition." - James Wilson, Co-Owner, Wilson's Termite & Environmental, Brandon, MS HomeSafe Pest Control offers a revolutionary new solution for detecting termites quickly and accurately: high-powered infrared and acoustic technologies which enable pest control operators, home inspectors and real estate termite inspectors to, in effect, "see" and "hear" through a house's walls, floors and ceilings. For information on a HomeSafe pest control operator near you, click here or … (3 comments)
homesafe inspection: New Home Inspection Technology Helps Realtors Sell
- 06/04/07 03:14 AM
"HomeSafe's technology is almost magical to my clients. You can see through the walls! We had a situation where there had been some termite damage in a house. It had been repaired, but, lo and behold, they had forgotten to reinsulate the area. How in the world would you know that? You'd never know it without this technology!" - Becky Tann, Realtor, Nix-Tann & Associates, Jackson, MS A home inspection isn't just for the buyer. More and more home sellers today recognize the advantage of having their home inspected before putting it on the market. And HomeSafe Inspection offers the most … (5 comments)
homesafe inspection: Taking Care of Your Smoke Detector
- 05/29/07 04:41 AM
Smoke detectors save lives, and all they ask in return is a bare minimum of maintenance. Here are a few tips to keep your smoke detector in good condition: Test it monthly by holding a candle six inches beneath it. For an ionization detector, let the flame burn. To test a photoelectric detector, snuff the candle and let the smoke drift into the detector. The unit’s alarm should begin to sound within 20 seconds. Keep fresh batteries on-hand and replace the battery twice a year. Also keep replacement lamps for photoelectric detectors. Don’t “play” with your detector. It should not … (0 comments)
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