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5 Home Maintenance Tips for Fall
5 Home Maintenance Tips for Fall You may be able to shave up to 30 percent off your energy bill this fall by conducting appropriate preparation measures on your home. For example, stripping and caulking the home to prevent drafts could be a major money saver. The...
Around the House: Thwart mice, spiders and squirrels now
Around the House: Thwart mice, spiders and squirrels now Pests of every variety are apt to be more bothersome as the weather cools. Here are some ways to un-pest your place: Mice can sneak through the most amazingly small cracks, so seal perimeters near the ground....
FaceTime or face time? You can’t do it all on your smartphone.
FaceTime or face time? You can’t do it all on your smartphone. Apple, Samsung, or Pixel? You can Google a video on how to fix your running toilet or set your alarm, video chat with someone across the planet and send out a 140-character opinion that could reach more...
Home Inspectors Offer Top House Tips for Resale
Home Inspectors Offer Top House Tips for Resale Note: Summer is a busy time for home sales. In order to be prepared and get the most out of your sale, ASHI has provided tips that will give you an advantage. Home inspectors play an important role in the home buying...
Give Potential Buyers a Home They Would Want
Give Potential Buyers a Home They Would Want April showers bring May flowers and June bugs — but with the changing of the seasons, and rising temperatures, we typically see a hotter real estate market. During the spring and summer months, there tend to be more...
11 Lies You Can’t Tell When Selling Your Home
11 Lies You Can’t Tell When Selling Your Home Selling your house can be a high-stress undertaking. You want potential buyers to see your home at its best, so you might wonder whether you really need to disclose every little thing that’s wrong with it. Some material...
The ASHI Reporter Interviews Mold Expert Jeffrey C. May
Now Is the Time to Sell!
Now Is the Time to Sell! There are a few factors to consider ASAP if you’re thinking about selling your home. Indicators point toward a price slowdown in what sellers will be able to get for their homes—probably by end of 2018 and into 2019. Zillow predicts a buyers’...
April Is National Home Inspection Month
April Is National Home Inspection Month YES, APRIL IS NATIONAL HOME INSPECTION MONTH, and it's also the start of a new, very busy season of buying, selling and renovating homes. Furthermore, given this winter's weather challenges, experienced home inspectors' services...
Q&A: “Will you be checking for moisture during the home inspection?”
Q&A: "Will you be checking for moisture during the home inspection?" "Will you be checking for moisture during the home inspection?" Yep, that's a common question asked by homebuyers during the scheduling process. The correct answer is Heck Yes. If I were limited...
Brace Yourself for Winter Weather with Personal Safety Tips and Home Inspection Tips
Brace Yourself for Winter Weather with Personal Safety Tips and Home Inspection Tips Depending on where you live, it’s time to pull out your boots, jackets, gloves and thermal layers and make sure your shovels and snow blowers are in shape to get you through another...
Home Inspector’s Checklist for 2018
Home Inspector’s Checklist for 2018 If you are planning to buy a house or if you’re going to sell yours, there are certain things that you need to be aware of. A smart buyer/seller must ensure that the house they’re going to buy or sell is in good condition....
Home inspection Detects Problems Before Purchase
Home inspection Detects Problems Before Purchase Fireplace? Check. Wood floors? Check. Finished basement? Yep. You’ve been searching for a while, and now you think you’ve found your dream home. But how can you be sure there aren’t hidden problems with the property...
Holiday Safety Tips
Because we at RJ Home Inspection care about our customers, we’d like to say Happy Thanksgiving and share this list of holiday safety tips provided by the National Safety Council. Holiday Safety Tips Decorating Safety • Never use lighted candles near trees, boughs,...
What to Do if Your Home for Sale Suffers Water Damage
What to Do if Your Home for Sale Suffers Water Damage Water damage to a home up for sale could be catastrophic for the seller. If not taken care of right away, buyers could renege on the purchase and sale agreement and prospective new buyers wouldn’t be interested...
Can You Guess? See What’s Wrong in These Home Inspection Pics.
Can You Guess? See What’s Wrong in These Home Inspection Pics. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. And that's especially true of the all-important step of the home-buying process known as the home inspection. When inspectors scrutinize a house for problems,...
About the House: Inheritance and Unexpected Consequences
About the House: Inheritance and Unexpected Consequences Unexpected consequences can be frustrating, or funny, or expensive. Take a few minutes and watch YouTube videos of people caught in an action they hadn’t foreseen and you will have a good laugh. There are all...
A Closer Look: Advice to Prepare Your House for Winter
A Closer Look: Advice to Prepare Your House for Winter When it comes to home maintenance, homeowners typically perform different tasks depending on the season. The winter is usually reserved for those indoor chores such as painting/redecorating, minor...
Prep Your Home for Winter With These 16 Low-Cost Tricks
Prep Your Home for Winter With These 16 Low-Cost Tricks Using these tips to fix gaps, cracks and inefficiencies will make your home cozier and more affordable in cold weather. Heating costs can throw a wrench into your winter budget — and the cold can make you cranky....
13 Ridiculous Home Improvement Fails That Will Make You Cringe
13 Ridiculous Home Improvement Fails That Will Make You Cringe Everyone loves saving money, but not all DIY projects are a savings in the end, as these homeowners found out the hard way. Renovations are stressful, especially when you have to re-do DIY projects...
TAKING ACTION: How to check your pool’s bonding to keep you safe from electric shock
TAKING ACTION: How to check your pool’s bonding to keep you safe from electric shock You might already be cooling off in a backyard pool this spring as summer fast approaches. But experts ask you to take steps to ensure swimmers will stay safe, if there is an electric...
Don’t Get Burned – Get a Home Inspection to Save Money on Your Next Purchase
Don’t Get Burned – Get a Home Inspection to Save Money on Your Next Purchase Okay, you made one of the most important decisions in your life: you’re buying a home! You found your ideal home. It’s in your desired neighborhood, close to everything you love, you dig its...
Prepare Your Home for Thunderstorms, Lightning
Prepare Your Home for Thunderstorms, Lightning Hurricanes often make more headlines during the summer and fall, but the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety cautions homeowners to not underestimate the destructive and deadly force of thunderstorms. Such...
Problems to Look For When Buying an Old House
Problems to Look For When Buying an Old House Common Issues With Older Homes Buying an old home may allow you to live in a stylish, affordable piece of history. Unfortunately, it can also bring with it a lot of issues that you may not be prepared for. What seems like...
Even New Homes Are Not Perfect
Even New Homes Are Not Perfect Q. We just opened escrow on a new-construction home and were advised against ordering a home inspection, simply because the house is new and was approved by the building department. This seems reasonable to us,...
A Closer Look: Check heaters, barbecues, lamps, pits
A Closer Look: Check heaters, barbecues, lamps, pits With summer-like temperatures and beautiful weather here at last, many of us have started to enjoy outdoor entertaining with friends and family in our backyards. Gas fired outdoor...
14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer
14 Mistakes You Must Avoid As a First-Time Homebuyer What mistakes do I need to avoid when buying a home — and is there anything distinctive a first time homebuyer needs to consider? I love homes. I really do. I love to walk a home...
Get a Much Better Comprehension of Buying Property
Summer is almost here and the home market is HOT! Now is the time for sellers to get their homes inspected before the sale—and for buyers to have an inspection before they sign. Read this helpful article to prepare. Get a Much Better Comprehension of Buying Property...
Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House
Common Issues to Fix Before You Move Into the House A home inspection is extremely important before you buy a house, or you will spend a lot of money on fixing problems you could have identified before. Some of the most common problems are plumbing issues. On the...
Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home
Mold: What You Need to know About Your Home Mold is a serious and costly problem to correct. Some states require sellers to disclose any known mold problems. But keep in mind that they only have to disclose what they know about and not all states even have this...
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What better way to kick off a Thursday than with a blue mule 🧊 @tipsybartender #ThirstyThursday #RJHomeInspections 2 oz. (60ml) Vodka
1 oz. (30ml) Blueberry Schnapps
3 oz. (90ml) Ginger Beer
1/2 oz. (15ml) Lime Juice
Ice
One of the more cringeworthy #WhatNotToDoWednesday photos we’ve posted 😟 please make sure you are being safe and cautious with any home improvement projects (big or small)! #RJHomeInspections
Did you know that October is fire prevention month? Here are some decoration tips to keep you and your home safe! 🎃👻#HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections
Happy Monday! Hopefully you’re swinging into the week a bit better than this #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections
Boston inspection views 😍 #FieldPicFriday #RJHomeInspections
Thursday sangria >>> @tipsybartender #ThirstyThursday #RJHomeInspections 25 oz. (750ml) White Zinfandel
12 oz. (360ml) Peach Schnapps
15 oz. (450ml) Cranberry Juice
15 oz. (450ml) Pineapple Juice
Peach Slices/Grapes/Oranges/Cranberries
Pole in the way? No problem! #WhatNotToDoWednesday #RJHomeInspections
To check if you have a draft issue, close your door or window on a piece of paper. If the paper slides easily, it's time install or update your weather stripping! #HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections
Happy Monday! Hopefully this week isn’t hitting you this hard! Have a great weekend everyone 😊 #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections
Time to rewind ⏮ back to summer for a swim in this pool! #FieldPicFriday #RJHomeInspections
What a perfect fall Thursday for some apple pie sangria 🍎🍰🥂 @tipsybartender #ThirstyThursday #RJHomeInspections White wine
3 oz. (90ml) Caramel Vodka
10 oz. (300ml) Apple Cider
4 oz. (120ml) Soda Water
Green & Red Apple Slices
That’s one way to fix a leak 🤔🔧 #WhatNotToDoWednesday #RJHomeInspections
When gutters and downspouts clog with leaves and debris, water can overflow causing damage to walls and footings so be sure to clean them🌧 #HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections
Happy Monday! Hopefully you’re taking on the week better than this #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections
Closet goals 👔👗 #FieldPicFriday #RJHomeInspections
That day of the week again! What better way to relax than with an espresso martini ☕️🍸 @tipsybartender #ThirstyThursday #RJHomeInspections 1 1/2 oz. (45ml) Vodka
1 oz. (30ml) Coffee Liqueur
1 Shot Espresso
Ice
Garnish: Coffee Beans
Ahhh now I know why the vent isn’t working #WhatNotToDoWednesday #RJHomeInspections
Some safety tips and reminders for your home this Halloween as you start to decorate! 🎃👻 #HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections
Happy Monday! Hopefully you’re diving into the week a bit better than this #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections
Not something you see everyday 👀 #FieldPicFriday #RJHomeInspections
Our Satisfied Customers
RJ Inspections did a wonderful job recently with our home inspection. Graham was personable, timely, and a great teacher in the ways of home care, which is one of the most important aspects of a home inspection. He, and the whole team from RJ, took their time to ensure everything was done correctly from information intake to the actual inspection and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Graham also let us hang behind him for the entire inspection and welcomed questions, explained issues, and also took the time to explain how things are going to look on the report.
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