Linas Dapkus's (ldapkus) Blog

By
Home Inspector - Dapkus Home Inspections Inc.
RECENT BLOG POSTS
Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health hazards if not taken care of properly. Federal law requires that individuals receive certain information before renting or buying a pre-19...
05/12/2007
Wild animals contribute to our enjoyment of nature and outdoor recreation, but they can also damage property, agriculture, and natural resources and threaten human health and safety. Equipped with the right information and tools, most homeowners can solve their own problems and learn to live with...
05/12/2007
1 Comments
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 following for energy efficiency: The R-Value of Wood In a log home, the wood...
05/12/2007
0 Comments
Only about 30% of a home's heating system is reviewed by the local gas provider if they are called out for a seasonal start-up. This leaves 70% of the review of the heating system to the homeowner or possibly to untrained personnel.   Heater venting systems are a major concern every winter in eve...
05/12/2007
0 Comments
Only about 30% of a home's heating system is reviewed by the local gas provider if they are called out for a seasonal start-up. This leaves 70% of the review of the heating system to the homeowner or possibly to untrained personnel.   Heater venting systems are a major concern every winter in eve...
05/12/2007
When dealing with an old building, the chances of disturbing lead based paint and asbestos must be considered and dealt with properly... or there could be legal and health problems later.The cost of undoing previous unprofessional repairs and upgrading to the acceptable standards that will make t...
05/12/2007
Asking about the price of a home inspection is probably one of the most common questions I get asked. Many people assume that all inspectors are equal and the next best thing is to find out which one has the lowest price. But the truth is, not all Inspectors are equal. In fact many Inspectors hav...
05/12/2007
0 Comments
 What Really Matters - With A Home Inspection    Buying a home? The whole process can be stressful.  During the home inspection period alone, you will be asked to absorb a lot of information in a short period of time.  This often includes a written report, photographs, testing/ sampling reports, ...
05/12/2007
Spring is here!!Spring Maintenance Tips Check your roof and flashings for signs of damage. Check in your attic for evidence of leaks, make sure vents are not clogged, and level out the insulation if necessary.  Often times when windy the insulation around your vents will move around. Trim back tr...
03/14/2007
Litigation is costing the real estate industry millions of dollars every year, and that cost is increasing. The good old days when deals were cinched with a handshake are gone, and have been since the early sixties when real estate agents began to be sued as though they were vagrants selling snak...
03/13/2007
Rainer
13,713

Linas Dapkus

local_phone(815) 834-1830
smartphone(708) 822-3893
Contact The Author