by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Mar 8, 2023 | Home Maintenance, Homeowners, Safe and Healthy Home
Updated guidance from TMK Inspections: Smoke alarms are a small component with a major safety role. During home inspections, we commonly find missing alarms, outdated units, disconnected batteries, and placement that may delay detection or create repeated nuisance...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Dec 12, 2022 | Community, Homeowners, Safe and Healthy Home
As family members age, you may feel more and more concerned about them living on their own. However, you can make a home safe for seniors. Whether you’re having an elderly family member move in with you or are renovating their home, here are tips to help your...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Apr 21, 2022 | Community, Homeowners, Safe and Healthy Home, Seasonal
When you have allergies, it can feel like there is no escape from the sneezing, itching, and watery eyes. Luckily, if you put effort into allergy-proofing your home, you’ll likely reduce your family members’ allergy symptoms. Here are some tips to help you prevent...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Oct 6, 2021 | Community, Home Inspections, Homeowners, Safe and Healthy Home
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter a home through openings around foundations, slabs, crawlspaces, sump pits, and utility penetrations. It has no color or odor, so a properly conducted test is the only way to determine a home’s radon...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Jul 9, 2021 | Community, Home Inspections, Homeowners, Safe and Healthy Home
A home inspection report should help you understand the property—not overwhelm you with pages of technical language. The most useful reports organize findings clearly, include photo evidence, explain why an issue matters, and distinguish immediate safety concerns from...
by TMK Inspections Editorial Team | Jun 10, 2021 | Community, Home Maintenance, Safe and Healthy Home
A septic system can be one of the most expensive property systems to repair or replace. For a homebuyer, a dedicated septic inspection helps establish the system’s visible condition and operating performance before closing. What a Septic Inspection Can Help Identify...
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