Mold remediation: what to expect when you hire an expert
Originally published on October 13, 2010
Mold remediation can be a pricey venture. Here’s what to look for and expect when you call in the professionals.
Read More →DIY home energy audit in 6 easy steps
Originally published on September 21, 2010
Perform your own home energy audit to see if you need fixes that can lower your energy bills by 5% to 30% annually.
Read More →Get rid of mold: DIY or hire a Pro?
Originally published October 13, 2010
Here’s how to tell if you can get rid of mold yourself or if you need a professional.
Read More →If you have determined that the mold problem in your home or commercial building is too much for you to handle yourself, it is time to hire a professional to make sure the job gets done both safely and completely. However, if you plan to Do-It-Yourself, you may find these two videos helpful.
Read More →Water damage: What to salvage? What to toss?
Originally published on April 28, 2011
Water damage doesn’t have to be fatal. Here’s a guide to which items to keep and which to toss.
Read More →Smoke damage cleanup: act quickly when smoke gets in your eyes and house
Originally published on April 28, 2011
Smoke damage becomes harder to repair over time. Get rid of odors quickly to avoid a persistent problem.
Read More →10 steps to a perfect exterior paint job
Originally published on March 11, 2011
Painting the exterior of your home is a big job that costs thousands in the hands of a professional. But you can save money if you invest the time to do it yourself correctly.
Read More →10 ways to prevent costly mold damage to your home
Originally published on March 16, 2011
Fixing mold damage is an expensive and time-consuming home repair. But you can save time and money by implementing these 10 ounces of prevention.
Read More →Lead paint test kits: cheap & easy to use
Originally published on March 25, 2011
Health risks associated with lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes prompted a flood of DIY lead paint test kits. Many are accurate and simple to use.
Read More →Lead paint removal options and costs
Originally published on March 25, 2011
If testing reveals the presence of lead-based paint in your pre-1978 home, here are a few of the options at your disposal for removing it.
Read More →Asbestos removal caution and costs
Originally published on March 25, 2011
Asbestos removal may be warranted when an asbestos-containing material in your home is damaged, flaking, or crumbling. Find out what to do.
Read More →Lead paint laws and you
Originally published on March 25, 2011
Why lead paint laws? Demolition, sanding, and sawing stir up lots of dust, which can be messy and inconvenient but usually not toxic. Unfortunately, in homes constructed before 1978, renovation dust might contain lead, which is harmful when ingested or inhaled by adults and children—especially those under the age of 6. The risks of lead
Read More →Radon test: DIY or professional?
Originally published on March 25, 2011
Plan to conduct a radon test in your home, if you haven’t already. As the second leading cause of lung cancer, concentrated radon gas is nothing to ignore.
Read More →You might find this resource helpful for determining energy saving tips for your home. This could be beneficial for existing homeowners, as well as future Buyers or Sellers.
Read More →Infrared: invaluable asset in the home inspector’s toolkit
Home Inspector, Inspection Plus Co.
Contact: (334) 372-0147 or inspectionplus@bellsouth.net
Some say a picture is worth a thousand words. An Infrared (IR) Inspection with a FLIR B-Series infrared camera is a powerful and noninvasive means of monitoring and diagnosing the condition of residential or commercial buildings. It quickly identifies problem areas that can’t be seen by the naked eye and eliminates older, more costly inspection techniques that require lots of labor and destructive probing.
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