Habitation Investigation

The bird is powered by its own life and by its motivation. A. P. J. ABDUL KALAM

Monday Morning Motivator

Do not run around buying places by going commando (without inspections) if you do, be better able to protect yourself and then have us in to do the full inspection so you can get our free warranties that come with each home inspection.

Consider installing either a battery or a water-powered back-up for your sump pump. Power failures tend to occur when you can need your sump pump the most, like during thunderstorms.
LEARN MORE:

Sump Pump Suggestion

Electricity 'vampires' are appliances in your home that continue to suck power even when you have their switches turned off.
READ ARTICLE:

Stop Paying for Electricity 'Vampires'

That inner voice telling you not to waive the inspections.

The best revenge is massive success. FRANK SINATRA

Monday Morning Motivator

Never forget.

This article gives you tips for organizing your garage to make the best use of available space, and it also gives tips for helping you to keep your garage safe.
READ ARTICLE:

Garage De-Cluttering and Safety Tips

Looking for quality people.

Do not use any electrical heating device, ice pick, knife, or other sharp objects to remove frost from your freezer, as this could damage your freezer's inner lining.
LEARN MORE:

Refrigerator/Freezer

Attics, you can breathe a sigh of relief now. The cooler evenings are here to keep you from becoming a heat-induced deathtrap. Let's all stay chill and enjoy the cooler weather!

Do whatever you do intensely. ROBERT HENRI

Monday Morning Motivator

Consider installing chlorine water filters for your home, either as a whole-house filter, or least at each shower head, where breathing chlorinated steam mist creates the greatest health hazard.
LEARN MORE:

Plumbing Suggestion

If any real estate coach would like to be a guest on our podcast, Standing Out in Ohio, let me know. I would love to discuss how agents are dealing with the upcoming changes in real estate.

This article discusses: why you should change your air filter; how often to do it; how to choose the right filter; and how to do-it-yourself.
READ ARTICLE:

Guide to Choosing & Changing HVAC Air Filters

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. MARK TWAIN

Monday Morning Motivator

Always turn off or cancel the program timer on your microwave before opening the door on your microwave. Sudden opening of the door can cause the unit's safety fuse to blow.
LEARN MORE:

Microwave Oven

Aug 17, new NAR rules take effect. What are they? Read the article below.

To protect your expensive home appliances (computers, LCD televisions, music systems, microwave ovens, etc.) from large power spikes, consider installing a whole-house surge protector.
LEARN MORE:

Electrical Suggestion

People are learning the importance of getting new builds inspected also.

You can improve the energy efficiency of a wood stove by installing a fresh-air intake pipe to bring outside air directly into the combustion area.
LEARN MORE:

Wood Stove Suggestion

We have the systems and the best inspectors.

Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion. TONY HSIEH

Monday Morning Motivator

Installing corner-mounted doorway fans are a great way to circulate warm air from your fireplace into adjacent rooms.
LEARN MORE:

Fireplace (gas) Suggestion