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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
Inspections 7 Days A Week – Reports Within 24 Hours – Nights & Weekends Phone Coverage The ASHI Reporter Interviews Mold Expert Jeffrey C. May Mold spores are everywhere we live: homes, office buildings, schools, hotels. And today, homeowners are more aware than ever that mold is an issue to be addressed. For inspectors, this […]
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
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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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I don’t think that door stopper will be very helpful 🚪 #WhatNotToDoWednesday #RJHomeInspections
Some helpful tips for anyone who may want to (or just did) start a garden! #HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections #RealEstate #NewEngland
Happy Monday everyone! Hopefully you’re week goes better than this 🤕 #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections #Realestate #Newengland
Skinny window in the bathroom! 🚽🪟 Do people prefer normal windows, smaller windows, or no windows in their bathroom? #FieldPicFriday #RJHomeInspections
If you’re looking for a tasty and easy meal, try this pesto tortellini salad 🍝 @bakerbynature #TryThisThursday #RJHomeInspections Ingredients: 1 bag of tortellini, 1 cup pesto,and 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half, (1) 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls, drained,1/4 cup red onion, diced
Directions:
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Do not over cook!
2. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
3. Place tortellini in a large serving bowl. Add in pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat.
4. Serve at once, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Yeah this is going to be a no from me….if you’re doing any work on your home, PLEASE make sure it’s done safely and correctly! #WhatNotToDoWednesday #RJHomeInspections
Although summers can get busy, it’s so important to be checking all alarms in your house to make sure everything is working properly! This is also a great chance to replace dying or dead batteries 🚨🔋#HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections
Happy Monday everyone! Hopefully this rainy day isn’t hitting you this hard #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections #RealEstate #NewEngland
Closet goals 💡#FieldPicFriday #RJHomeInspections #RealEstate #NewEngland
If you’re looking for a twist on plain beef burgers, try these chicken Parmesan burgers! 🍗🍝🍔 @delish #TryThisThursday #RJHomeInspections ingredients: 1 lb. ground chicken
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/4 c. freshly chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 c. marinara, plus more for buns
3/4 c. shredded mozzarella
4 hamburger buns, toasted
Freshly sliced basil, for serving. Directions: In a medium bowl, stir together chicken, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook patties until bottoms are golden, 4 to 5 minutes, then flip and add marinara to skillet. Bring to a simmer (reduce heat to medium if sauce is bubbling too rapidly) and top each patty evenly with mozzarella. Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through and cheese melts, 10 to 12 minutes more.
Spoon sauce from skillet onto bottom halves of burger buns and place patties on top. Top with basil and burger bun tops.
Why you should always double check measurements before installing anything 🚪#WhatNotToDoWednesday #RJHomeInspections
Loose limbs can be dangerous as it might start to get more windy with rainy weather! #HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections #RealEstate #NewEngland
Hopefully Monday isn’t hitting you this hard! Have a great week everyone #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections #RealEstate #NewEngland
Some horrible views from our Boston inspection 😝 #FieldPicFriday #RJHomeInspections
If you’re looking for a great meal with little cooking involved, try these Italian chicken wraps! 🍗 @foodiecrush #TryThisThursday #RJHomeInspections
Ingredients: 1 extra large tortilla flatbread or lavash bread, 2 tablespoons DeLallo Roasted Pepper Bruschetta, 5-6 slices cooked chicken breast about 3 ounces, Handful of arugula or spinach, 2 slices provolone cheese, 3-4 thin slices of tomato, 2 tablespoons DeLallo Artichoke Bruschetta, 10 sliced kalamata or black olives, Sliced red onion, DeLallo Balsamic
Directions:
1. Lay the tortilla or flatbread on a flat surface. Starting on the edge closest to you, layer a stripe of red pepper bruschetta about 1/2 inch inside the outer edge. Place the chicken slightly overlapping the bruschetta, then add a strip of arugula, then the provolone cheese and the tomato. Top with the artichoke bruschetta then the olives and sliced red onion and drizzle lightly with the balsamic glaze.
2. Starting from the edge closest to you, fold the portion of the tortilla with the red pepper and chicken into itself, and fold the outer edges of the sides inward, then continue to tightly roll and wrap the sandwich. Slice the wrap in half and server, or cut the halves into even portions to serve as pinwheels. Make the day before or refrigerate for 2-3 days
Teamwork does not make the dream work if it’s happening like this 😟 #WhatNotToDoWednesday #RJHomeInspections #NewEngland #RealEstate
Some home safety tips from @realtordotcom ! If you have any more summer vacations planned, it’s important to make sure your home is secure🔐#HomeTipTuesday #RJHomeInspections #NewEngland #RealEstate
Happy Monday everyone! Hopefully you’re week is starting better than this! #MondayFunday #RJHomeInspections
Happy 4th of July! Wishing everyone a joyful and safe 4th of July celebration! #IndependenceDay
When you have to inspect the basement but you’re too tall! Always sacrificing ourselves for our clients 👨🏼🔧 (hope your head is feeling better Adam!) #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.
Mark S.