by Brian Champagne | Feb 15, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
When you go to the doctor for an annual physical exam, you get professional feedback on your health. Often, this is when you learn if you have any medical issues that need to be resolved. And just like you can’t fail a physical (no matter how poor your health...
by Brian Champagne | Feb 15, 2017 | News
If you’re like most potential home-buyers, you don’t have extra money to throw away on a house that you may realize later is an absolute dump; so, yes, home inspections are really necessary. A house is one of the most important items you’ll ever buy....
by Brian Champagne | Feb 13, 2017 | News
You may not consider a pre-listing inspection to be a worthy expense before you sell your home, since buyers will want their own inspections anyway and it could cost you time and money if an expensive issue crops up. However, in today’s market, the reality is...
by Brian Champagne | Jan 27, 2017 | News
Asbestos Cement Siding Inspection Original Article By: Nick Gromicko Edited By: Brian Champagne Asbestos cement is a composite material consisting of Portland cement reinforced with asbestos fibers. When manufacturers figured out ways to produce siding made using...
by Brian Champagne | Jan 24, 2017 | Tips & Tricks
During the colder months, some of the household appliances and equipment you use every day could truly be accidents waiting to happen. HVAC equipment is often the culprit, causing house fires or other dangers for unsuspecting homeowners. Fortunately, there are some...
by Brian Champagne | Jul 8, 2016 | News
Original Article by Nick Gromicko Edited by Brian Champagne CHI A bug zapper is a popular exterior appliance installed by a homeowner or food handler to attempt localized control of flying insect populations. Its name comes from the “zap” sound produced...
by Brian Champagne | May 16, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
Ticks are an epidemic this year, Use a lint roller right after being in the woods or on a brush walk.. for humans & pets: ! Time for camping, hiking and getting outside to play. Don’t let those pesky annoying ticks stop you. Here’s how with a simple...
by Brian Champagne | Mar 23, 2016 | News
10 Spring Home Improvement Projects Now that winter is at its end and Spring is beginning its reign, now is the best time to work on those home improvement plans you’ve been talking about for the past couple of months. The following projects are perfect for a Spring...
by Brian Champagne | Feb 22, 2016 | Tips & Tricks
It seems like a waste to heat unused rooms, but closing heat registers may actually increase heating costs, especially with newer systems. Unintended results Closing the heat register and door without sealing the return air duct can actually increase cold air...
by Brian Champagne | Jan 5, 2016 | News
A secret room would be a perfect retreat from the world for a while. Click on the pictures to watch a short video. They also offer the possibility of a “safe room” that enables you an additional degree of safety from intruders. This fire place is one of my favorites....
