If you are purchasing a home, or you already have one, seeing stucco cracks can make you nervous. We can begin to ask ourselves, should I repair the stucco cracks? Should I hire someone to…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 16, 2021
If you have a second floor to your home, you may find some areas that squeak when walked on. Some new home buyers may feel this is a structural concern, however, in almost all cases,…
Aaron ShishillaOctober 5, 2020
So can you paint vinyl siding? In the past, homeowners could not since vinyl siding expanded and contracted too much in comparison to paint. But, due to advances in paint technology, exterior paint can now…
Aaron ShishillaSeptember 14, 2020
Dryer vent safety and house fires are no joke. Fact: "2,900 home clothes dryer fires are reported each year and cause an estimated 5 deaths, 100 injuries, and $35 million in property loss." Source. So what can you do…
Aaron ShishillaAugust 6, 2020
A lot of this information and imagery are from my inspector days at Honor Services. Thank goodness for them! So you are worried about your seawall failing or concerned about repair or replacement costs of…
Aaron ShishillaJuly 7, 2020
Purchasing a new home is exciting, however, they are not always free of issues. During my days as a home inspector, I found items consistently during a warranty inspection. That's why it is so important…
Aaron ShishillaMay 12, 2020
An Overview of Galvanized Steel Pipes/Plumbing This type of plumbing was commonly installed in homes before the 1960's. At the time, galvanized was seen as a savior to the plumbing industry since there were many…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 19, 2020
A lot goes into preparing for a hurricane. There are kits, supplies, and tons of information to remember for when a hurricane hits and after the hurricane leaves. This article is intended to be a…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 14, 2020
What is a Tankless Water Heater? The name gives it away. In essence, it is a water heater that does not hold water. Rather, once hot water is demanded in a home, the unit begins…
Aaron ShishillaMarch 12, 2020
