by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Feb 28, 2018 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Many today are looking at alternative sources of heat for their homes, and pellet stoves have gained popularity in the latest years. This type of stove uses pellets of biomass products like sawdust, wood shavings or even food waste product for heating. These sources...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Feb 26, 2018 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
What child doesn’t love a playground? Unfortunately, there are some dangers inherent in these, and there are hundreds of thousands of injuries in the U.S. each year. If you have a playground on your property, here are some things to consider. If you have equipment...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Jan 31, 2018 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Have you ever wondered what happens to the moisture and smells that your cooking generates? If your stove has an exhaust fan above it, you might think that everything is taken care of, but this might not necessarily be the case. The fan must be ducted to bring the...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Jan 27, 2018 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
For many of us, air-conditioning is the only thing that makes it possible to make it through the summer. Even though you might have scheduled visits by a trained professional, there are some things you can do to increase the life-span of your central air-conditioning...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Dec 25, 2017 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
Bed bugs were nearly eradicated 70 years ago, but in recent years they have become a major problem. How can you tell if you have bed bugs in your home, and what can you do about it? There are 4 telltale signs that you can look for: Live bed bugs in the seams of your...
by Your Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Home Inspectors | Dec 5, 2017 | Capital Region Home Inspection Blog
When buying a home in the Capital District, paying close attention to the grading is important. Bad grading can affect your home adversely for many years. What is proper slope? Watch this short video and...
