by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | May 26, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Pilot lights were common on gas powered appliances in the past, but aren’t very common any more due to a few major reasons. A pilot light is constantly being fed by gas to keep it burning, which in itself is a waste. While it might not be a lot of gas being used, the...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Apr 30, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Do you like to have a tidy home? Most of us do, but not everyone wants to put in the effort to keep their home tidy and organized. You have probably seen some warning examples on tv shows about hoarders, and similar, that barely have enough room on their floor to walk...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Apr 19, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
If there is wood in your home, there is a risk that you could have termites go after it. Termites can be very invasive, and this is especially the case when you provide them with easy access to what they need. Usually, what attracts termites is an ideal combination of...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Mar 31, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
If public water were to stop flowing through the pipes tomorrow, what would you do? Many of us might panic, and run to the store looking for bottled water, but that is not a viable alternative. Considering the amount of water each person uses every day, you would need...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Mar 26, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Have you ever burned your hand on hot water from the faucet? It has probably happened to most of us, and many times this is just a discomfort. If you are unfortunate, however, you might have been scalded. The water that comes out of your water heater could be as hot...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Feb 26, 2019 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Whenever you run a load of laundry through your dryer, there is about a gallon worth of water that is released as steam from its vent. This is part of its natural operation, but it means that it is important to have the air vented to the outside, because otherwise...
