Today's PSA: Don't cover the bottom of your siding with mulch or dirt. It gives termites easy access to your home's wooden structure. The bottoms of vinyl and metal siding need to have a minimum of 4" clearance to ground - for wood, a minimum of 6". For the most thorough home inspection available, give us a call at (319) 360-7893.
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π²π² WHOA! Can this vent possibly be more clogged? π€·ββοΈ
Do your dryer a favor and check the vent at least once a year. Keeping the vent clean reduces the risk of fire and allows for your clothes to dry more quickly, saving you money on energy costs.
So THIS is where all the dog's toys went! π±π±π±
Seriously folks, with the fair weather we are having here in the Ozarks, now is a good time to clear your gutters of leaves and debris. Also patch up those leaky areas at the corners and around downspouts you've been meaning to get to. π
ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: π‘π‘ Know what you are buying when you purchase a new home! Having your house inspected by an NHIE-Certified Home Inspector π΅οΈββοΈ will help identify any issues that may be present and our detailed reports easily allow you to negotiate any needed repairs with the homeowner. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.eaglepointinspections.com or call us at 417-370-8365. Serving Springfield, MO and surrounding areas.
Today's PSA: Do you know the radon level in your home? Radon is an odorless, radioactive gas and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers taking approximately 20,000 lives in the US each year. The Iowa Department of Public Health reports that over 70% of homes in Iowa have a high level of radon (4 pCi/l or higher). π See the chart below π As a side-note, higher levels of radon radon mostly affect children seven and younger and people (of all ages) who live in the same home for ten or more years.