Essential things to look for when viewing a home
1. Look for signs of neglect - Is there rust on the HVAC or large appliances? Check the furnace, ac unit, and water heater 2. Is the home...
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All American Inspections
- Jun 22, 2023
- 2 min
How To Find Summer Insulation Issues In Your Home
If you aren’t sure where your home might have an insulation issue during the summer months, check common problem areas first and assess...
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All American Inspections
- May 30, 2022
- 3 min
How Does Hot Weather Damage Your Home?
For most of us, especially here in Ohio, the warmth of summer can be a relief from a long, cold winter. It’s also a nice break for your...
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All American Inspections
- May 26, 2022
- 4 min
Furnace vs boiler- which is better?
This is not often a debate on which one you should choose. Most homes have one or the other already. You’re likely here because you’re...
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All American Inspections
- May 22, 2022
- 3 min
What is a Sump Pump and when is one needed?
A sump pump is a pump that removes water that accumulates in a water-collecting sump basin. You will commonly find them in the basements...
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All American Inspections
- May 16, 2022
- 2 min
What is knob and tube wiring?
You will not see any k&t wiring in newer homes. However, if your home was built pre-1950, take a look in the basement as you likely had...
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All American Inspections
- May 11, 2022
- 7 min
The difference between old and new homes when buying insurance
Having homeowners insurance is extremely important, regardless of your home’s age. Home insurance helps pay to repair or replace parts of...
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All American Inspections
- Apr 25, 2022
- 3 min
Let's Do This Ugly House!
Homes with great floor plans and awesome curb appeal generate loads of interest from buyers, making these properties easy sellers. By...
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All American Inspections
- Apr 19, 2022
- 8 min
Don't Let Your Emotions Take Over!
Top House-Hunting Mistakes Buying a home is a very emotional process. If you allow those emotions to get the best of you, you may fall...
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All American Inspections
- Apr 10, 2022
- 4 min
Housing in 2022.....
WILL HOUSE PRICES GO DOWN IN 2022? There are two possible answers to this question. The first: Yes, prices are likely to go down somewhat...
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All American Inspections
- Mar 27, 2022
- 1 min
Clogged Sink
Chemicals rarely clear a stoppage. Remove the stopper and block off overflow holes. With water in the bowl—the water puts more pressure...
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All American Inspections
- Mar 24, 2022
- 1 min
How to Fix a Seized Lock
Stop at the local hardware store before you make a call that $100-a-visit locksmith (sometimes even more! Yikes!). Some WD-40 sprayed...
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All American Inspections
- Mar 21, 2022
- 1 min
Ohio Tornado Information
It's important to review tornado safety tips regularly. With everyone's busy lives its easy to forget the warning signs and what to do. ...
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All American Inspections
- Mar 18, 2022
- 1 min
How to Locate a Stud
Knuckling the wallboard can pinpoint a stud. But to better the odds when your electronic stud finder's gone missing, use deductive...
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All American Inspections
- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min
Leaky Faucet
This particular type of water torture is likely due to a failed washer inside a handle. The faucet is just the messenger. To replace the...
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All American Inspections
- Mar 10, 2022
- 4 min
10 Maintenance Tips for Your First Year in a New Home....
1. Figure out your lawn and driveway care needs, then arrange to have them met. Curb appeal can be a competitive thing in neighborhoods....
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All American Inspections
- Mar 7, 2022
- 3 min
Within the first month of moving in to a new home you should perform the following maintenance tips.
Check your furnace filter and replace it. If your home has a furnace, start by turning it off, then removing the filter. The filter will...
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All American Inspections
- Mar 4, 2022
- 1 min
Tips for when you first move in your new home.....
1. Change the locks 2. Check the smoke detectors (again) 3. Check the temperature on the thermostats 4. Check carbon monoxide detectors...
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All American Inspections
- Feb 24, 2022
- 3 min
Why Rotate Your Mattress?
Some models need to be rotated now and then because by doing so, you would even out the overall wear and tear that the bed is subjected...
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All American Inspections
- Feb 21, 2022
- 3 min
Sewer Scopes are Important Prior to Purchasing an Older home!
When you purchase a new home, it’s pretty standard to get a home inspection. Who wouldn’t want to know as much as possible about...
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