by anita@kisseeinspections.com | Jul 19, 2023 | DIY Tips
A water pipe bursting in your home can put you on a one-way flight to ‘Devastation Nation’. One of the primary causes of a busted pipe happens in the colder months when water within the pipe freezes and expands until…BAM! Luckily, there are three steps you can take to...
by anita@kisseeinspections.com | Jul 12, 2023 | DIY Tips
Are your clogged gutters the subject of your nosy neighbor’s gossip? Feeling overwhelmed by what seems like a complicated and impossible task? Those filthy gutters of yours can be more than just a source of embarrassment. They can cause water to collect against the...
by anita@kisseeinspections.com | Jul 6, 2023 | DIY Tips
Has your caulking seen better days? If so, we need to talk. When the caulking around your sinks, shower, or tub quits doing its job, then water is able to get behind these surfaces and you can find yourself with severe water damage or mold growth. In case you haven’t...
by anita@kisseeinspections.com | Jun 28, 2023 | DIY Tips
From time to time when doing DIY projects, you’ll find yourself pulling out the old ladder. But before climbing up on it, let’s make sure you’re being safe. Here are the 11 Do’s and Don’ts of ladder safety: 11 Do’s & Don’ts of Ladder Safety Inspect the...
by anita@kisseeinspections.com | Jun 21, 2023 | DIY Tips
Let’s talk about those little slits in your brick wall. They’re called weep holes – and they’re designed to allow moisture to exit the wall cavity. If they’re blocked, then moisture can build up in the wall. This can lead to water damage in the home. So how do weep...
by anita@kisseeinspections.com | Jun 13, 2023 | DIY Tips
Leaky toilet flappers. If you aren’t paying attention, they can go unnoticed for ages, all the while wasting upwards of a hundred gallons of water per day. Talk about money down the drain! So, how do you check for a leaky flapper? Well, pay attention to signs such as...
