home maintenance
The Residential Inspector of America is here to support your needs as a home owner. When we inspect homes, often we find problems that could have been avoided by simple home maintenance on the part of the home owner. Maintaining your home is very important and helps to retains the value and selling potential. Click on a Home Maintenance issue you would like to know more about. If you have questions or comments, please email us at riateam@residentialinspector.com and we'd be happy to assist you!
- Energy Efficiency in the Home
- Mold In the Home
- Vacant Homes
- New Home Construction
- 50 Most Common Problems with New Homes
- Determining The Age of a Home
- Radon Gas
- Interpreting Radon Results
- General Exterior Care
- Adjusting Patio Screen Doors
- Maintaining Your Deck
- Maintaining Your Siding
- Landscaping Tips
- Keeping Water Away From Your Home
- Roof Basics
- Structure of a Home
- Roof Leaks
- Chimney Basics
- Gutter and Downspout Maintenance
- Louisiana Pacific Siding
- Maintaining Brick Homes
- Hardcoat Stucco vs. Synthetic Stucco
- Sagging Patio or Sidewalks
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Masonite Siding
- Dampness Throughout House
- Preparing for a Vacation
- Vacant Homes
- Strange House Sounds
- Flooring
- Mold In the Home
- Ceiling Fans
- Radon Gas
- Doors and Windows
- Interpreting Radon Results
- Crawl Space Basic Care
- Vapor Barrier
- Water Entry and Mold Growth in the Crawl Space
- Crawl Space Ventilation
- Paint and Mildew Problems
- Caulking Bathtubs
- Floor Stains Around Toilet
- GFCI Receptacles in Bathrooms
- Running Toilets
- Floor Stains Around Toilet
- Sump Pumps
- Polybutylene Pipe
- Plumbing Emergency Situations
- Mold In the Home
- Heating and Air Equipment
- Understanding the Thermostat
- Central Air Conditioning
- Ductwork and Dampers
- Warm Air Furnaces
- Daily/Weekly
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Seasonal Maintenance Schedules: (spring, summer, fall, winter)
