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Exploring the Split System Air Conditioner: Efficiency, Maintenance and How to Inspect Them

When it comes to cooling our homes, the Split System Air Conditioner stands out as one of the most common and preferred choices for...

A Comprehensive Guide to Air Conditioning Systems and Their Benefits

In the hot summer months, most of us use air-conditioning in our homes, in our offices and cars. Even though we use these systems daily,...

Mistakes Buyers Shouldn’t Make During the Home Inspection

There are several mistakes that buyers should avoid during a home inspection to ensure they get the most out of the process and make an...

Most Common Issues Found in a Home Inspection

1- Roofing: Here are some common roofing problems that a home inspection may discover: Leaks: Leaks are one of the most common issues....

The Top 5 Must-Check Items in Your Home Inspection

A home inspection is a comprehensive examination of the condition of a property, conducted when a home is being bought or sold. During a...

Indoor Air Quality

Indoor air pollutants can cause health problems ranging from allergies to asthma, and many pollutants are hard to detect. Fortunately,...

A Guide to Asbestos

Before 1986, asbestos was widely used in the construction of residential homes. Common products made with asbestos included asphalt or...

Sagging Floors?

Let's have a talk about bracing your sagging floors, or as the professionals call it: Deflection. Just recently I inspected an apartment...

Slate Roofing

One of the more common roofing materials you can find in Westchester, especially on older, upscale homes is slate roof covering. Slate...

Thatched Roofing

Thatching is building a roof with dry vegetation and it is one of the oldest roofing techniques in existence. Its history goes back...

Winterization Tips for Homeowners

Here is a quick home winterization guide for homeowners to help you prepare for the colder months of the year. #homeinspection #homeowner...

Black Exterior Cladding

#ancientwisdom#realestate#homeinspection#blackisbeautiful One of the growing architectural trends is black exterior cladding, which can...