by peteryoung | Apr 5, 2023 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville
Eliminate tripping hazards and illuminate paths with low-voltage landscape lights.Photo by YingChu Chen on Unsplash Tired of that dark driveway or that rocky garden path becoming a trip hazard at night? Or are you looking for some elegant accent lights...
by peteryoung | Mar 8, 2023 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville new construction, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying new construction Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Protection from water damage, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville
Kickout flashings are rarely installed.Photo by American Flashings Ever heard of kickout flashing? We would not be surprised if the term is unfamiliar. It’s time to learn about it. Kickout flashing costs very little, but it may end up saving you thousands of...
by peteryoung | Nov 2, 2022 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Prepare your home for winter, Selling your home Asheville
Winter is a beautiful time of year, but it may be hazardous to your home.Photo by Hank Eder Winter in the Western North Carolina mountains has a charm all its own, and a wide range of temperatures throughout the season. Crisp winter days, where the mercury hovers in...
by peteryoung | Aug 26, 2022 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Septic tank maintenance tips
Take pride in home ownership. You’ve earned it. Becoming a homeowner brings a sense of accomplishment and pride. It’s one of life’s “graduations.” Along with this pride must come responsibility, and there are a number of things every homeowner should know. Here...
by peteryoung | May 30, 2022 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basements, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold damage, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Protection from water damage
You won’t see mold inside of a wall, but be alert for musty odors. In our homes we rely on water in so many ways, such as baths and showers, dishwashers, washing machines, watering our lawns and plants, and more. Putting it simply, water is your friend. Until it...
by peteryoung | May 4, 2022 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville mold control, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Roof inspection Asheville, Roof repair Asheville, Uncategorized
It may look like mold, but it’s probably a blue-green algae species called Gloeocapsa Magma. Does your asphalt shingle roof have black streaks, especially on the side facing north? This is very common in humid areas of the country. Often mistaken for mold or...