General Home Maintenance
Stair Rails Past & Present
You may come across a situation when purchasing an older home that certain situations do not meet current code requirements but met them when the house was built. Here is a situation regarding stair rails. This stair rail met code when it was installed but according to today standards do not because of changes to…
Read MoreWeathered siding Issues?
Certain sides of a house or anything in particular receive the brunt of the punishment of the weather. Here in Western WA, it seems to be primarily Southern & Western exposure. The combination of the sun, wind, rain, and varying degrees can wreak havoc on wood. I am here at an inspection with an inspector…
Read MoreMoss On Pavement
This was a suggested to me by an inspector in treating moss on pavement. I think killing the moss prior to power washing creates less effort when power washing. I’ve done it on my brick walls and seems to work well. I look forward to hearing how it works for you.
Read MoreHouse Cleaning Special!
Here’s an item of value for those who hate house cleaning or those who just need a break. It’s a 3 package deal, each cleaning is $99 for a total of $297 which includes up to 8 work hours worth of service per cleaning. Please call Pro-Maids for further detail.
Read MoreUphill Sloped Lots & Drainage
Uphill lots can create situations that are very costly to fix. In this situation, the topography of the backyard slopes to the house which resulted in the homeowner having to install drainage systems to properly manage the surface water. Properly managed surface water can prevent a huge headache in the future.
Read MoreControlling Moisture in the Bathroom
Moisture in the bathroom, whether it be from a hot shower or some other cause, can cause damage and other affects over time. For example, most bathroom fans don’t have the flow capacity to keep up with the moisture in the bathroom during a shower or a room that has inconsistent temperatures compared to the…
Read MoreLP Siding
Louisiana Pacific Siding, or LP Siding for short, was a product that was used in the 1990 era by builders as an alternative to wood siding. Due to the moisture in the Pacific Northwest, it did not do well. There was a class action law suit (that has since expired) against the company. In the…
Read MoreA Deck Done Right
I’m here with Rich Knight of Knight Inspection Services who was hired on behalf of my client to do an inspection of a property in the process of being purchased. What he found was a complex and project that is one of the best managed projects he has come across in a long while. Here…
Read MoreLiftmaster Garage Door Maintenance
The Liftmaster garage door opener uses a teflon like gearing system. The positive is that it is quiet. The downside is that if the garage door rollers add additional stress, it can cause additional wear & tear on the gearing system.
Read MoreRent-A-Ruminant for Green Yard Care
Goat rental for land clearing takes green construction to a new level. Goat rentals are becoming very popular with construction companies, real estate agents, and survey crews. When you rent a herd of goats to clear land you don’t need to dispose of the debris. You get the job done without noisy machinery. And when…
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