Well, here we go again.. but actually it never stopped, it’s just getting worse. There are now Real Estate Agents locally here in Louisville KY who have on their listings “Kenny Martin with Commonwealth Home Inspections cannot inspect this home”, and now the Greater

Rain! Rain! Are your gutters doing there job? Many gutters we inspect are not properly sloped causing problems like overflow against the foundation in rainy times and ice buildup in winter.. BUT, the real problem it can create is foundation failure, leaking basements and wet crawlspac

When was the last time you checked your attic to be sure the insulation is properly spread evenly and deep enough preventing substantial heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer? Go ahead stick your head up there (safely please, don’t do anything dangerous if it’s diffi

Don’t forget never to use salt on concrete as it will damage the surface and can harm or even kill pets if ingested. Purchase  salt free ice melts that are more friendly to concrete and wood but remember any ice melt can damage your plants and harm pets. Ask your local vet for p

Don’t forget that if you leave your garden hose connected to the outside faucet and it freezes you greatly increase your chance of freezing water expanding through the hose and damaging the faucet, which in turn can lead to water damage in your home!

Whether you use a gas or wood burning fireplace it is time to have it thoroughly examined and serviced before using this winter. Carbon monoxide hazards, fire hazards and many other hazards exist when using a fireplace not installed, maintained or used properly. Many people are not aw

There have been outlets covers sold in the past 15 years which are not safe and should be replaced asap! These covers are easy to recognize because they can easily be pulled away from the wall making it accessible by small curious children, the electrical connections can then be touch

There are a few easy steps you can take ensuring the safety of your home from improperly wired outlets and loose outlets.. first, purchase an inexpensive 3 prong outlet analyzer (checker), and check every single outlet you can.. outlets wired improperly will show on the chart included

Time for that winter tune up and cleaning of your furnace! Be cautious of HVAC companies who say you need costly repairs and get a second opinion prior to getting repairs performed. We have heard numerous complaints about companies saying something was needed when it was not.. just ca

Time to caulk around your home to prevent the oncoming stampede of spiders and other things you don’t want in your home for the winter, not to mention it saves you money on your energy bills! Just be sure to use the right caulk in the right places… silicone can be used jus