Fall maintenance

Mice, the unwanted house guest

By |2021-05-22T20:29:31-05:00February 23rd, 2021|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

Mice: our favorite furry, unwanted guests. We see the tell “tail” signs of a problem: droppings, gnawed holes in bags and walls, unidentifiable scratching noises, and your pet is not happy. Each winter, over 21 million homes in the US are invaded by the little visitors. Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy, is here to give

Getting to Know Your Home- Carpet!

By |2021-05-22T21:30:23-05:00January 24th, 2021|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

Carpet makes the home feel cozy and is a great noise insulator. It can be hard to know when to replace them or what you can do to make them last just a little bit longer. Let’s look at Jeff, the FYI home inspection guy’s tips about carpets and how to maintain them.  There is

Getting to Know the Home Heating System

By |2021-05-22T21:12:16-05:00December 13th, 2020|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

As we are settling into the cold weather, have you ever wondered how the heating system works? Jeff, our FYI Home Inspection Guy, is here to give the inside scoop on how the system works and common issues he finds while on an inspection.  The goal of a heating system is to generate and distribute

Fall Maintenance from FYI Home Inspection Guy

By |2021-05-22T21:03:53-05:00November 24th, 2020|Home Inspections, Home Maintenance|

It’s time for beautiful leaves, pumpkin-flavored everything, and you autumn know Jeff, the FYI Home Inspection Guy’s tips on fall maintenance!  We all enjoy a good fire in the fireplace! But let’s keep it contained, shall we? Have a certified chimney sweep inspect and clean the flues and check your fireplace damper. Make sure to