Darrin CardApr 13, 20212 min readPool SafetyIt will soon be time to open up those pools and get ready for some splashing summer fun! Be sure to have fun and avoid the dangers that...
Darrin CardAug 24, 20182 min readDrafty BasementMost of the clients of my home inspection business know how much money they can save on heating and cooling if they have the proper...
Darrin CardAug 11, 20183 min readWet Basement? Check Your Downspout Extensions!Ever go down into your basement only to be horrified to find water seeping through the walls? Its a horrible feeling to see water in...
Darrin CardJul 21, 20183 min readGutters- Nail and Ferrul InstallationIn the 1980's and 1990's it was really popular to install gutters using a nail and ferrul or spike and ferrul hanging system. These are...
Darrin CardJul 15, 20182 min readHow Much Does It Cost? Doing home inspections I get this questions a lot, "how much is this going to cost me?". Giving out estimates on site can be tricky and...
Darrin CardJul 15, 20183 min readProtect Your Deck A deck can be a great extension of your home. We have a covered deck on the front of our house and a large spacious deck on the back and...
Darrin CardJul 15, 20183 min readHow To Replace Door Weather-StrippingDo you feel cold drafts coming through your entry door? Do you see light around the edges when the door is shut and latched? If that is...
Darrin CardJul 15, 20184 min readCleaning Your ShinglesOf all the items I see on my home inspections one of the most prevalent has to be shingles which are being slowly destroyed by moss,...