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In this economy, you may feel grateful to have a roof over your head. But how much do you really think about your roof? It's one of the most important elements of your home, one that helps protect all the other parts - not to mention the people - under it. And "greening" your roof is a great way ...
09/17/2010
A 2010 survey by American Express indicates that homeowners will spend more than $6,000 on average on home improvements this year. For one lucky homeowner this money may come back not only in the form of enhancements to their home, but also thousands of dollars right back in their pocket. For oth...
09/14/2010
Spring and fall are the most notorious allergy seasons, but as any of the estimated 50 million Americans who suffer from allergies know, winter can be just as uncomfortable. As we move our lives back indoors, we often seal up our homes to prevent the cold from seeping in. While that's good for en...
09/14/2010
The lilac print wallpaper in your bedroom may not be your style. And if your house is on the market, that lilac print wallpaper is probably not your prospective buyer's style either. Removing wallpaper is easier than you may think and it has a big impact on a home's appearance. In fact, removing ...
08/18/2010
Have you ever come home and noticed a cracked window that wasn't there before? Did you think I am going to kill some neighborhood kids only to find out the exterior screen was untampered with? What caused this cracked window. In this home inspection video Charlotte home inspector Preston Sandlin...
08/15/2010
Charlotte NC home inspector Preston Sandlin shows how to inspect or test a GFCI outlet. GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interupter which trip with the slightest differentation in the voltage. This is for protection. GFCI are required in kitchens, bathrooms, garage, and the exterior. Watch t...
08/09/2010
Charlotte NC Home inspector Reveals Sweating Duct on Vacation Home In Hilton Head SC. While on vacation in Hilton Head SC Preston Sandlin nots a sweating ceiling in the screen in porch. It turns ou there was duct there that wasn't insulated enough causing condensation to build up on the ceiling ...
08/09/2010
The age of metals is passe, at least when it comes to household furnishing materials. Polymers, plastics and other synthetic materials are replacing metals everywhere. One such new material that is rapidly replacing copper as a plumbing pipe material is PEX (Cross Linked Polyethylene). In this ar...
08/02/2010
There are some special considerations when buying a foreclosure that might not be a consideration when purchasing a normal house.  The first of these considerations is to make sure that the water and power are turned on.   Usually these houses are vacant and the bank has had them locked up and wi...
07/31/2010
When ranking household appliances that consume the most energy, no one is surprised to see heating and air conditioning units at the top of the list. On the other hand, many people are surprised to learn that their water heater ranks at No. 2. "Monthly energy costs have become an important factor...
07/30/2010
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