According to The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors, more than 2 million decks are built and replaced each year in North America. InterNACHI estimates that of the 45 million existing decks, ONLY 40% are completely safe. One of the most common defects I see during Orange County deck inspection is wood-to-ground contact causing rot […]
Huntington Beach, or Surf City is one of the most desirable cities in the world to live. Home to world-renowned surf competitions, beach weather and fun in the sun, it’s no wonder why it’s such a hot spot. Real estate is always desired in Huntington—one of the very reasons why properties hold their value. Even […]
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Southern California Gas Company has been promoting their 811 phone service. Property owners can now dial “811″ to check the location of gas pipelines prior to construction. From the Gas Co. Website: “Pipelines may be located anywhere, including under streets, sidewalks and private property, sometimes just inches below the surface. Excavation, planting, demolition and other forms of […]
Water conducts electricity, so it’s possible to be electrocuted by water that has come in contact with electricity. Talk to your family and loved ones about the dangers of mixing water and electricity. Keep electrical appliances and power tools away from water Never use electrical appliances in the shower or bath Dry hands thoroughly before […]
How to Recognize a Natural Gas Leak? Use your senses of sight, hearing and smell, along with any of the following signs, to alert yourself to the presence of a gas leak: LOOK A damaged connection to a gas appliance Dirt or water being blown into the air dead or dying vegetation (in an otherwise […]
Most of us store lawn-mower gas in the garage, so be prepared for a fire. Get a 5- to 10-pound U.L.–listed extinguisher and mount it in an easy-to-access spot. It should carry an ABC rating, certifying that it’s effective against wood, oil, and electrical fires. Though we’re sure you know to open the garage door when […]
Why Are Home Inspections Important? A home inspection is an all-encompassing examination of the condition of a home. The home inspection process is often but not always performed at the time of the sale of the home. A home is one of the most important purchases one will ever make. A home inspection is an […]
How important is Proper Grade or Slope? As we all know, water runs downhill. That being the case we must give it a path that will allow it to run away from the building or more specifically, away from the foundation. It really doesn’t matter if you have a crawl space, basement, or slab-on-grade foundation […]
City Spotlight: Irvine California Irvine has all the surf, sand, and sun Southern California is known for, with 44 miles of bike trails, 20,000 acres of parks and preserves, and a beach 10 miles away. Thanks to smart planning, this big city can feel surprisingly small. The 40-year-old community is divided into 40 “villages,” and […]
