Dallas Home Inspector TexInspec, owned by Mike Crow, warns that you should winterize your home if you plan to leave for a great lenght of time. Here are some hints to prevent plumbing emergencies: Most homes are okay in the winter as long as they are occupied, but if you are planning to take a trip in the winter such as during the Christmas Holidays, you might want to take precautions to prevent your plumbing system from freezing. The simplest way is to leave the furnace on low and open the cabinet doors under sinks. However, if there is a power outage or your furnace fails, your pipes could still freeze. A better way to winterize your home is to drain the system by having a professional do it. Dallas Home Inspector TexIn  [more info...]
Frisco Home Inspector TexInspec, owned by Mike Crow, warns that you should check your electrical panel before you have an emergency. Two Important Electrical Panel Tips: You should know where it is located in case you need to shut off all electricity in an emergency, or if a breaker trips and you need to reset it. Do not obstruct access to your main electrical panel by building shelves or storing items in front of it. Frisco Home Inspector TexInspec Is The Place For The 200% Satisfaction Guaranteed. TexInspec is dedicated to providing you "peace of mind" by helping you to understand the condition of your home. TexInspec offers Dallas home inspection services to not only Dallas but to over 100 surrounding communities. W  [more info...]
Fort Worth Home Inspector TexInspec, owned by Mike Crow, warns that you make sure that your childs windows open easily from inside. If you have small children in your home, make sure one window in each child's bedroom is easily opened. Children have a tendency to try and open windows instead of breaking them to escape fire. Fort Worth Home Inspector TexInspec Is The Place For The 200% Satisfaction Guaranteed. TexInspec is dedicated to providing you "peace of mind" by helping you to understand the condition of your home. TexInspec offers Dallas home inspection services to not only Dallas but to over 100 surrounding communities. We understand the stress that is involved in Buying, Selling, and Moving...That is why when you  [more info...]
Dallas Home Inspector TexInspec, owned by Mike Crow, warns that you should check your fireplace before lighting a fire. Fireplaces can add cozy warmth to a home and can be safe if the proper precautions are taken. Before lighting your fireplace, always make sure the damper is open and there is no cover on top of your chimney. Covers are sometimes left by a previous owner. If you have a gas starter, use a low flame setting at the start, to help prevent damage to the firebox. Dallas Home Inspector TexInspec Is The Place For The 200% Satisfaction Guaranteed. TexInspec is dedicated to providing you "peace of mind" by helping you to understand the condition of your home. TexInspec offers Dallas home inspection services to not  [more info...]
Fort Worth Home Inspection Company TexInspec, owned by Mike Crow, wants you to know that you should beware of storing grocery bags in your home. Bugs can be a big problem. Do not save brown paper bags and do not store items in cardboard boxes. They are a home for roaches and may contain egg capsules especially if they are from grocery stores. Place dry pet food into plastic containers with lids to help eliminate an attractive food supply for ants, roaches and other pests. Fort Worth Home Inspection Company TexInspec Is The Place For The 200% Satisfaction Guaranteed. TexInspec is dedicated to providing you "peace of mind" by helping you to understand the condition of your home. TexInspec offers Dallas home inspection servic  [more info...]
Dallas Home Inspection Company TexInspec, owned by Mike Crow, discusses foundations and how to care for your homes long term stability. Many times we see homes that have poor drainage because the lot the house is built on is flat. After talking to the owners we find that originally there were swales or sloping channels to help water drain away from the foundation. When the owners bought the house, they thought the yard would look better flat, or it would be easier to mow the grass, so they leveled it. If your yard has swales or sloping channels, we encourage you not to do away with them unless you are sure they are not part of a drainage system. Warning: If you do level the yard, you may void any builder's warranty a new home ha  [more info...]