Tag Archives: Dallas Home Inspection

Stop Treating Your Garbage Disposal Like Trash

Posted on May 9, 2012 by spiguy

The world is divided into two types of people; those who respect and treat their garbage disposals with kindness, and those who abuse their garbage disposals. Our garbage disposals are an essential part of after meal cleanups; however, many of … Continue reading →

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HVAC Tips

Posted on April 2, 2012 by spiguy

HVAC Tips – How to Keep Your Home Cooler than a Polar Bear’s Toenails Here it comes. That dreaded marathon of 100 degree days is a matter of a couple months away. It is great to get out and cool … Continue reading →

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Texas Termites vs. Your Texas Home

Posted on February 22, 2012 by spiguy

Termite Tidbits With spring just around the corner, it is almost time for the bugs to start bugging again. While mosquitos, ants, and flies may be annoying, and spiders may give you the creeps, it is the termites that should … Continue reading →

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Power Strips or Surge Protectors?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by spiguy

We live in the Golden Age of Electronics. We have choices in gadgets galore, which all require one common thing….electricity. While new home builders are trying to keep up with the demand by putting more and more outlets in homes, … Continue reading →

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Get Your Mind into the Gutter

Posted on December 15, 2011 by spiguy

The Dallas-Fort Worth Area is finally starting to see some moisture; and, believe it or not, Spring is around the corner. It may be time to look at your home’s gutters, or lack there of. If you already have gutters, … Continue reading →

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Dryer Ventilation and Exhaust

Posted on November 28, 2011 by spiguy

Keep your dryer lint screen clean. This is the extent that a majority of households go to in order to upkeep their dryer ventilation and exhaust. Some of us may go a step further and look behind the dryer from … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Federal Pacific Panels

Posted on October 25, 2011 by spiguy

The Dangers of Federal Pacific Panels It is the Halloween season, and so a lot of us will watch a few scary movies. We have all watched the scenes where the power goes out on an unassuming homeowner. Like we … Continue reading →

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Fireplace Maintenance

Posted on September 28, 2011 by spiguy

The long days of triple digit heat are finally behind us in  the Dallas-Fort Worth area (knock on wood!). As we usher in fall, we need to  start thinking ahead. When preparing and inspecting your home for the winter  months, … Continue reading →

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Be Nosey; Find Gas Leaks

Posted on August 31, 2011 by spiguy

We are all familiar with the side effects; dizziness, fatigue, nausea, headaches,  vomiting, respiratory problems, memory loss, sinus pain, diarrhea,  constipation, and depression, to name a few. However, these are not the side  effects of your new prescription. These are … Continue reading →

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Upgrading Your Thermostat

Posted on August 1, 2011 by spiguy

The heat is on in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This also means that you’re A/C is as well. It is no secret that this can be a costly necessity. Our Dallas Mavericks beat the Heat in June; but in a … Continue reading →

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