by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Home Secrets – Owning a home has its rewards and headaches, but is a great way to build equity and having that creativity to make a space your own. There is no landlord to fix leaks, patch walls and do other minor home repairs, it’s all on the shoulders...
by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
One of the most common items found in homes I inspect are windows that have caulking that is either missing or cracked. Nearly 65% of a homes energy bill is used to cool or heat the home, yet nearly half of this conditioned air leaks out of the home. Sealing your...
by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
It’s quite common when I’m inspecting homes to come across bathrooms and other areas close to water that don’t have GFCI rated outlets. Some clients ask for this in their resolutions and an electrician will charge anywhere from $60 to $125 per...
by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Duct tape can be a great staple to patch a number of things. There are certain items in your home that should not have duct tape as they pose a danger to both your family and your home.Plumbing VentsWater and duct tape don’t mix, plain and simple. Water will...
by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
As a home inspector, I know there are many things that can be detrimental to homes. The number one enemy is water. The second are homeowners. Sure, we love stores like Home Depot and Lowes but if you don’t know the proper way to fix something or improve it,...
by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Why Buy and Energy Efficient Air Conditioner?In an average air conditioned home, air conditioning consumes more than 2000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, causing about 3,500 pounds of carbon dioxide and 31 pounds of sulfur dioxide to be emitted at the power...
