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What Is Home Watch?
Home Watch service provides regular inspections of a property while the home is unoccupied by the owner. Checks typically take place weekly at alternating times to investigate the property and address any issues.
6 Outdoor Kitchen Maintenance and Care Tips
Maintenance isn’t only smart, it keeps your outdoor kitchen ready to use. Outdoor kitchens add design appeal to your home and make it attractive for buyers. This popular home feature increases the value of a home when well maintained.
What is GFCI Receptacle?
Install GFCI outlets to reduce the risk of damage or harm from a ground fault. GFCI outlets monitor the current between the hot and neutral wires to ensure stability. If the flow becomes irregular, the GFCI trips to stop the flow of the current.
How to Prepare Your Home for an Inspection
When selling a home most homeowners go through a home inspection process. In fact, most purchase agreements include a contingency based on the outcome of the home inspection. The buyer has the right to walk away from the contract if the home inspection reveals issues and the two parties can’t come to an agreement about repairs.
Home Inspection Tips for Sellers
Selling a home is a big undertaking for a homeowner. You need the right team on your side to help simplify the process. At Kenco Home Inspections, we help Southeast Florida homeowners understand the true condition of your home through an experienced and reliable home inspection.
6 Easy Ways to Lower Your Energy Bill
Now more than ever, homeowners are looking for ways to save money. One great way to reduce your monthly expenses is by lowering your energy costs. According to the EPA, half of all home energy usage goes to heating or cooling the home. The main way to reduce energy expenses is to focus on maximizing your HVAC system’s performance.
Common Issues Found in a Home Inspection
As a home buyer, you schedule a home inspection to identify issues with the home so you can make an informed purchasing decision. Our goal when we conduct a home inspection is to offer the best information based on our evaluation. At the end of the inspection, we produce a written report you can use to determine if you want to request repairs from the seller as part of the purchase negotiations.
September Home Maintenance Tips
Fall is in the air or at least on the calendar to begin in September. The start of fall is the perfect time to take care of fall maintenance and get your home ready for winter. While southeast Florida doesn’t experience the winter weather seen in other parts of the country, the transition to autumn does offer the opportunity to clean up from summer storms.
Do You Need a Radon Inspection?
Radon testing is quick, easy and very important. Whether you are thinking of selling your home or buying a new one, this should be part of your process, along with a home inspection. Do not wait. Call today to schedule radon testing with Kenco!
A Pre-Inspection Helps Sell Your Home
If you want to get ahead of the game and understand the current issues with your home, a pre-inspection is exactly the right step for you. Many sellers have never heard of a pre-inspection, yet it offers many benefits to the home selling process.
How to Plunge a Toilet the Right Way
At Kenco Home Inspections, we want to offer you the advice and resources you need to keep your home in top shape, including the right way to plunge a toilet.
How to Get Rid of Pet Odors and the Negative Impact on Your Home
First impressions are vital for homebuyers. If you are trying to sell a home, you must think like a buyer. The smell of your home impacts that first impression. It is a big deterrent if a house smells of pets or pet waste.
Simple Measures to Protect Your Home from Moisture Damage
Homeowners fear water damage more than most other types of home repairs. Water penetration can result in significant damage and expensive repairs. Roof leaks are one of the most common causes of moisture damage. However, other behaviors and features can lead to water damage.
You can protect your home from water penetration with a few simple measures. These tips help prevent leaks to head off damage before it starts.
Keep Your Home in Top Shape with Our Home Maintenance Checklist
Keep your home in top shape by taking a little time for regular home maintenance. When you care for your home you maintain the home’s value and avoid emergency or unexpected repairs.