Selling a home might not seem like the biggest challenge. You just need to advertise, find a good realtor, and negotiate on the price, right? However, your home’s salability could be affected by some major unwelcome surprises. These four issues are things that need to be addressed before your home has any chance of being […]
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Dressing up the exterior of your home can increase its outward appeal and market value as well as reflect a potential for indoor beauty. Exterior lighting is a powerful means to draw positive attention to your house. However, there are a few details that you need to address regarding exterior lighting to prevent stumbling blocks.
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Sump pumps gather ground water from around the house and move the water away from the house. The goal is to reduce the water pressure on the foundation which will prevent water entry into the house. I see quite often where the sump discharges into the sewerage pipe. The city limits of Chicago does allow
We like to use pretty bright flashlights when doing what we do. If you take a bright flashlight and shine it down the side of the wall or ceiling, every deformity shows. In the photo above you can see where the joints of the drywall are. This ceiling was kinda borderline. I wasn’t quite sure
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Most people think that wires should be in conduit to protect the wire. Although true, the main purpose is to give a way to flow massive amounts of electricity at the breaker that is energizing anything that shouldn’t be energized. This photo here, the wires can energize the fan and the fan will remain energized.
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When replacing a water heater or furnace, it is often necessary to replace the vent connector as well. The vent connector is the pipe that connects the appliance to the chimney. If the correct size pipe is not present on an appliance, there is a good chance that the combustion gasses from the appliance will
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An important part of being a responsible homeowner is keeping an eye out for any signs of hidden conditions that could damage your property. Catching problems early is imperative when it comes to protecting your home and health from long-term harm. Here are three things to look out for in your home. Radon One of
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Sometimes we see things that are about to be covered up by drywall. This wall was leaning quite a bit and you can see the horizontal crack. I personally think this is really unsafe. But what upsets me is that someone is trying to cover this up and sell this to somebody else who will
The roof of your home is meant to last for several decades. However, it’s pretty much unavoidable that problems will develop over time due to everyday exposure to environmental elements and harsh weather conditions. If you want to maintain the quality of your roof, look out for the three common problems listed below. Poor Installation
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