by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most people know that you can save money on your heating bills this winter by lowering the temperature on your thermostat. By lowering the temperature 1 degree you can save 1-3%. To save even more money, drop the temperature by 5-10 degree while you sleep, you can...
by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Insulation in a home is measured by R-Value (the capacity of insulated material to resist heat flow). Some people believe the higher the R-Value, the better the insulation. This is not necessarily true. Insulation is meant to stop the movement of heat. Heat moves...
by Your Kansas City Home Inspectors | Jan 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Fall is upon us, but this is a great time to take advantage of discounted prices to replace your air conditioner if you need to. All too often I see HVAC that is not properly sized during inspections. The first thing you should do is to determine the square footage...
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 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Trees can be a great feature to your home landscaping but also pose certain dangers. What are those dangers? Tree roots can cause damage to the foundation. They can penetrate the foundation wall through existing cracks. Large roots can get under the foundation and...
