The most frequent calls we receive for phase inspections are after the foundation placement, framing has concluded, and the inner and outer envelope has been installed. As an inspection company it is too late for a phase inspection. Please follow along and see why an inspector should be contacted at the earliest possible time when […]
Blending the lines between your home’s indoor space and outdoor space floods your home with natural light and extends your living space. Blending an indoor/outdoor space through the redesign of your home is working with what you already have. Make the most of your backyard or patio by designing defined spaces. Traffic must flow in […]
Concentrated water carved the Grand Canyon. It is the most powerful and relentless force on this planet. You either create a path for it or it creates a path for itself. If you are planning to use wood on the exterior of a building you should know that the greatest threat to your wood is […]
“I can just tack up the unfinished wood siding and stain the face” RESULT: Total siding replacement caused by not back sealing the wood. This is the most frequent mistake made by homeowners and installers. Putting wood on the wall unfinished and just staining the face actually CAUSES THE WOOD TO ROT! Why does this […]
Here are some things to remember if you start doing foreclosures. Most government sites allow you to have a free temporary access. Research the owners name, frequently the owners obtain loans in different names. You can do records searches by name and by property address. Make sure the foreclosure is by the first mortgage company, […]
Thinking about how to modernize your home for the next stage of your life. Modernizing your home for the next stage of your life now, will save you the hassle of doing it when you may not adjust to changes so readily. You may have a disability or are worried because you are now a […]
Aging in place allows a person to live in the place of their choosing while retaining their quality of life in their senior years safely and independently and in comfort. For most seniors, having to leave their home they have lived in for years is unimaginable. Aging in place means remaining in your private home […]