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R22 Freon Phase Out and How It Affects You

As of January 1, 2020, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), banned the manufacture of R22 freon or refrigerant and made it illegal to import into the United States. Source. This means that consumers…

Aaron ShishillaOctober 26, 2020

Home Maintenance

How To Fix A Squeaky Second Floor

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

Home Maintenance

Can You Paint Vinyl Siding? And Should You?

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

Home Maintenance

Dryer Vent Safety: Fire Risks & Dryer Efficiency

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

Home Inspection Home Maintenance

Signs of Seawall Failures & Repair Costs

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

Home Buying Home Maintenance New Construction

11-Month Home Warranty Inspection Checklist

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

Home Inspection Home Maintenance Plumbing

Galvanized Steel Pipe: Plumbing Issues & Replacement Costs

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

Electrical Home Inspection Home Insurance Home Maintenance

Knob & Tube Wiring: Identification, Insurance, & Replacement

What is Knob and Tube Wiring? Knob and tube wiring is cloth wiring that is ran through a "knobs", which are the white ceramic cylindrical holders, and "tubes" that protect wiring through wood. This type…

Aaron ShishillaMarch 19, 2020

Home Maintenance Hurricanes

Hurricane Preparedness: A Complete Guide with Kits & Checklists

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

Home Inspection Home Maintenance Plumbing

Tankless Water Heaters: Pros, Cons, & Savings

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

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Home Maintenance

R22 Freon Phase Out and How It Affects You

How To Fix A Squeaky Second Floor

Can You Paint Vinyl Siding? And Should You?

Dryer Vent Safety: Fire Risks & Dryer Efficiency

Signs of Seawall Failures & Repair Costs

11-Month Home Warranty Inspection Checklist

Galvanized Steel Pipe: Plumbing Issues & Replacement Costs

Knob & Tube Wiring: Identification, Insurance, & Replacement

Hurricane Preparedness: A Complete Guide with Kits & Checklists

Tankless Water Heaters: Pros, Cons, & Savings

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