by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Jan 20, 2020 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Considering how much of our life today is dependent on electricity, it is no surprise that it is a major expense on most homeowners budget. There are several things that you can do to lower the amount of money you spend on electricity every month, and we’re going to...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Jan 9, 2020 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Growing up, you probably found comfort in having a little bit of light in your room. There are millions of nightlights in bedrooms throughout the country, and you might think that they should be perfectly safe to use. Unfortunately, just as with most things you find...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Dec 30, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
When there are heavy winds whipping around your home, it could be that you are chased indoors. Some homes have vast open areas around them that allow the wind to pick up a lot of speed. To counteract this, some have taken to planting a windbreak across the path that...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Dec 23, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
When you heat your home with a burning fire, there are some inherent dangers. There is a possibility of having carbon monoxide leak into your home which could be lethal. Another danger is that of your home catching fire. Of course, there are many safety precautions in...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Nov 30, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Have you ever seen a home with a wood roof? It is not the most common type of building material used for roofs, but it is definitely one of the more beautiful ones. Wood has been used for a long time, and many advancements have been made both in durability and cost,...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Nov 22, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
How reliable is the power grid where you live? In rural areas, brownouts and blackouts can be pretty common, but the problem could also lie in your own home. Before you decide that the issue is with the power grid, you should make sure that your neighbors are...