by Home Standards | Oct 11, 2017 | Bathrooms, Buildings Exterior, Newsletters, Windows
I recently inspected a two-bedroom home with a very large insulated window with a defective thermal seal. I explained to the concerned buyer there was a less expensive alternative to replacement. Insulated or thermal windows are made with two panels of glass...
by Jon Vacha | Aug 15, 2017 | Newsletters
I have worked with Home Standards Inspection Services as the inspection coordinator for 6 months now. At first, I didn’t know quite what to expect. I came from a large, bustling corporate environment which I thrived in due to my competitive nature and attention to...
by Jon Vacha | Jul 20, 2017 | Newsletters
Any of us who have fallen down a flight of stairs understand how exciting it can be. Most of us have not experienced falling down a flight of stairs which is amazing considering how many steps a person braves during a lifetime. The reason for this, is there are...
by Jon Vacha | Jun 23, 2017 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
It’s that time of year again, summer is here and along with it comes the heat!! As the days grow longer and hotter, air conditioners run longer and use more power. This additional usage puts a strain on our electrical power grid throughout the city. Air...
by Steve Vacha | May 23, 2017 | Newsletters
When I read or hear of home fire disasters, it affects me deeply. My family home was totally destroyed by fire when I was a child. In the early 60’s, most homes did not have smoke alarms. If my 9 year old brother had not woke my parents and my father had not gone...
by Steve Vacha | Mar 29, 2017 | Newsletters
In today’s market, some buyers are wondering if they need a home inspection. Even when a buyer purchases a house “as is”, there are good reasons to have a home inspection. Below, I will consider several reasons: Safety: I have remodeled, built and inspected homes in...
