Craig Iden's (goldenstate) Blog

    Preparing Your Home for Fall & Winter. Clean and Repair Gutters: Dirty, clogged gutters can cause a series of problems during the winter months including flooded basements as well as damage to your foundation, eaves and landscaping. To clean, simply remove all debris so the water can drain p...

When preparing your house for sale, you are going to do lots of things to make it more appealing to potential buyers. You are going to clean up the yard, apply a freash coat of paint where needed, get rid of all clutter in and around the house, have the kitchen and all bathrooms at their sparkli...

        Infrared Technology The Newest innovation in home inspections Why use an Infrared Camera? Infrared cameras are the latest technology being used for fast, reliable, accurate building diagnosis in the entire range of building problems, from post-catastrophe fire and flood investigations to...

* Cleaning, disinfecting and drying surfaces prevents mold growth. Mold will grow on damp surfaces within a couple days at normal temperatures. * Reduce moisture levels in the bathroom by running an exhaust fan during and after showers. * Fix plumbing leaks and seepage to prevent the buildup of ...

        President's Day Trivia Challenge your Presidential history knowledge: "Answers to follow". 1.) Who painted the famous portait of George Washington, copied in reverse on the dollar bill? 2.) What was Martha Washinton's maiden name? 3.) In the painting of "Washington Crossing the Deleware"...

Warn Buyers to Have Foreclosure Homes Inspected The California Real Estate Inspection Association warns buyers that having a foreclosure home inspected diligently is as important as inspecting a home where the occupant homeowner is available - maybe more so. Sellers are required to disclose all ...

Asbestos in the Attic Question - David H. asks; I noticed on my home inspection report that there is possible asbestos material in the attic. Why is this and can it be harmful to me and my family? Answer - The reason there could be asbestos materials in your home is that it was widely used in the...

  With the weather changing and energy cost going through the roof, it is important to try and make our homes as energy efficient as possible. A great way to do this is with a home energy audit. An Energy Tune-uP or Energy Audit is a service that helps people lower their energy bills by identifyi...

Fireplace Tips and Safety   It's that time of the year again, when the leaves fall, the air is crisp with a slight chill and the fireplace once again becomes the focal point of most families homes. Thus I thought it might be appropriate to share some safety tips along with some decorating ideas ...

When searching for a home inspector, it is tempting for your first question to be "How much?" but a better question might be "How qualified?" or "How experienced?". Yes it's true that there can sometimes be a wide variety in rates between home inspectors in a particular area, but most of the tim...