by HomeGauge | Dec 26, 2019 | Community, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
The importance of proper smoke detector placement cannot be emphasized enough. The U.S. Fire Administration reports that the chances of surviving a house fire increase by 50% with operational smoke detectors. Still, smoke detector placement and maintenance are also...
by HomeGauge | Nov 25, 2019 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners
Home inspections are a great way to gain information about the condition and quality of a home you are buying or selling. However, when the inspection is being done for insurance purposes, it isn’t necessary to order a complete inspection. Instead, a 4-point...
by HomeGauge | Oct 24, 2019 | Community, Home Maintenance, Homeowners
When you buy a home, you’ve probably calculated your budget carefully. You have figured out your mortgage payment, gotten quotes on insurance, and estimated your costs on taxes and utilities. Once you close on the loan, you may think your budget is on track and...
by HomeGauge | Jan 3, 2019 | Community, Home Inspection, Homeowners
Getting your home ready to list for sale is a major undertaking. It will compete against other similar homes for sale in the area, so it needs to be presented in the best possible light.You may think to make cosmetic improvements first, but you also may have some...
by HomeGauge | Nov 30, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
The holidays are a time when we decorate our houses, cook delicious meals, and spend time with friends and family. But with all of the decorations and cooking, your house is at an increased risk for a fire.For example, when you are distracted by guests and neglecting...
by HomeGauge | Oct 31, 2018 | Community, Home Inspection, Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe & Healthy Home
Why You Need to Implement Plumbing Leak Prevention In The Home It has often been said that prevention is the best medicine. This is true not only for health but also for the care of one’s home. Anyone who has gone through the process of replacing the plumbing in...
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