by Home Standards | Jan 10, 2015 | Heating and Air, Newsletters
Lots of Hot Air and Gases By Tim Krof As winter approaches and the thermostat plummets below zero, we will all be depending on our furnaces to keep us warm and toasty. The monthly costs to run this appliance will vary depending on outside temperature, thermostat...
by Jon Vacha | Nov 10, 2014 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Keeping Heads out of Gutters By Jon Vacha Most gutters are designed to perfectly fit those gutter clips that Christmas lights hang on to. Gutters are also good for grabbing on to if you slip on a roof during an inspecting and start to slide off. When it rains they...
by Steve Vacha | Sep 22, 2014 | Newsletters
When It Rains It Pours By Steve Vacha My father was fond of saying that. He usually wasn’t talking about the weather. Our recent weather does fit this saying. Who can remember rain like we have been having? Homes that have never taken in water have had water in...
by Steve Vacha | Aug 4, 2014 | Buildings Exterior, Newsletters
Roof Inspections Important By Steve Vacha During inspection walk-throughs one of the biggest questions buyers have is “what is the condition of the roof?” Home insurance companies are starting to focus more and more on that the same question. 10 years ago most...
by Jon Vacha | Jun 17, 2014 | Newsletters, Plumbing
Inspecting Houses is a Gas By Jon Vacha “CSST gas pipe needs grounding.” Have you ever heard that from a home inspector? Chances are you have, it’s a common home inspection topic. Any house built before 2009 that has CSST (corrugated stainless steel tubing) gas pipe...
by Steve Vacha | Mar 25, 2014 | Newsletters, Plumbing
Sump Pits & Pumps by Steve Vacha A wet basement can create a lot of problems and quickly lead to thousands of dollars in damage. A basement that lets in moisture from the exterior can also provide conditions for mold growth, creating health and breathing...
