by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Jun 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
It is hard to find something more disgusting than your garbage can completely covered in maggots. While this might not happen every time, it is a common occurrence, especially so in the summer months. The problem is that a fly that lays eggs in your garbage sets you...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | May 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
Putting stuff up on the wall can require some extra support, especially since most homes only have drywalls. Drywall is an excellent building material, but it is not very good for mounting stuff. This is why wall anchors are useful for homeowners.There are many...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Everyone knows how to use a plunger, right? Well, while it is true that most people would be able to grab a plunger and go to work on a clogged toilet, there is a big difference between using a plunger and using it right. In fact, if you use too much force when trying...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Have you ever tried mounting something on your wall only to realize that there is nothing behind the sheetrock to hold any weight? It has been the experience of many homeowners. Fortunately, there is a solution to this problem, and that is wall anchors. Wall anchors...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
Unless you are a smoker yourself, you probably don’t care much for the smell of cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, some have ended up with a home that was previously owned by a smoker and found it difficult to deal with the smell. Sometimes tobacco odor won’t show up...
by Scott Frakes, CMI® | Aug 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Why do home inspectors have to look in the attic? What can you see up there?Good question. A professional home inspector will always include the attic inspection as part of the complete inspection because attics “tell” the history of the home. Attic inspections...
