Whether you are buying a home or selling a home, the home inspection is a major piece of the transaction puzzle. Making sure that you are aware of what is being done during the home…
Steve MangekinMay 17, 2022
One of the many areas that homeowners rarely consider in their budget is their landscaping. When was the last time that you contracted out a landscaper to install some amazing trees and shrubs? Well, if…
Steve MangekinApril 14, 2022
When buying a home that has a septic system instead of a city sewer connection, it is important to know things. Understanding where the drain field is, the septic tank needs for maintenance, and how…
Steve MangekinMarch 28, 2022
Having the proper equipment at your disposal in each bathroom is a great idea. Equipment such as a simple plunger and maybe some rubber gloves for protection from bacteria are necessary for your bathroom. On…
Steve MangekinMarch 14, 2022
Let's say that your plumbing under the slab of your home has issues. There is no real easy way to fix your plumbing, so you will have to re-route your pipes through the attic. In…
Steve MangekinMarch 1, 2022
Let's just say that you come home from a day of shopping and the sun has already gone down. You are using your cell phone light to search for your keys while you wonder what…
Steve MangekinFebruary 14, 2022
Believe it or not, thinking about where my toilet water goes is not a top priority. Oftentimes, as homeowners, we just ignore the obvious questions. Life has us so tied up and busy, that keeping…
Steve MangekinJanuary 27, 2022
Doing the dishes is not everyone's favorite past-time. Let's say that you are up from the dinner table and tasked with the dishes. As you load the dishwasher and empty the sink you see an…
Steve MangekinJanuary 13, 2022
There is a standard that is required when it comes to environmental concerns. Let's take a look at the Phase 1 ESA standard released by the ASTM - American Society for Testing and Materials or…
Steve MangekinDecember 30, 2021