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After a termite colony reaches a certain population level, usually more than 10,000 subterranean winged, reproductive termites, “SWARMERS” are produced and leave the colony in a “swarm.” A swarm is a mixed group of roughly 50% male and 50% reproductive females which...

I just want a little bit of peace and quiet. Have you ever uttered those words? Maybe you feel like your home is the place where you can find that peace and quiet, but for some homeowners, their home is not the quiet place they would like it to be. Maybe they are...

You can do several things as a home owner to help prevent termite infestations including: Change your outdoor lights from “white” bulbs to some yellow or pale amber, especially during the Spring, to reduce attraction of any night -swarming termites near your house....

Did you just remodel your bathroom? It may look just as you pictured it would, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe for you to enjoy. Hire a certified home inspector for a post-remodeling inspection ASAP. A qualified inspector will make sure your new features and...

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Problems found in In-Slab HVAC ductwork can happen often. If you have this type of ductwork, here are some issues to be mindful of. Air flow rates of heating or cooling air delivered by in-slab ductwork can become substantially reduced and ultimately blocked complete...

Offering buyer’s inspections, pre-listing inspections, 11th-month warranty inspections, and maintenance inspections. We inspect condos, single-family and multi-family homes - and much more The owner and operator of our company has extensive experience in not only...

More and more people nowadays are being affected by pollutants in the air. These can cause many different allergies and respiratory ailments. It’s important then, to analyze how good the air quality is in our home, especially as it’s the place we spend most of our...

What really is defensible space? Well, it can be defined as an area, or zone, around your house that will better protect you from naturally occurring fires, falling trees, or things that could potentially damage your house. The easiest way to think of this would be to...

Aluminum has an incredible strength to weight ratio. We use it in almost everything. Airplanes are made from it. Beer and soda cans are aluminum. Most modern bike frames are aluminum, not only is it light and strong, but it’s firm. Do you know what shouldn’t be made...