Stairs Maintenance Structural Integrity: All stairs must be kept structurally sound. Don’t forget to examine the basement stairs. Check the area where they meet the floor and where they are attached to the floor joists above. Stair Width and Clearance: Stairways should have a minimum headroom of 6 feet and 8 inches, and width […]
When temperatures rise above freezing, a significant number of water plumbing problems will show themselves. When or if they do in your home, you will need to know where the water shut-off to your home is located. Due to the number of problems this deep freeze is going to cause, it might be a while […]
Protecting your home from frozen plumbing pipes will save you a lot of money, time and trouble. Winter often means freezing temperatures, unless you live in south Florida. A real “cold snap” can mean outdoor temps will remain below freezing for up to 2 weeks. Wind chill can drop temps to as low as 20 […]
A home encases a variety of systems. These systems, by their very nature and design, require regular maintenance. Home Run Inspections, LLC, we do our best to educate our clients about the home and the systems they will need to attend to over time: where the dryer vent is located, where the breaker panel is […]
(termite tubes in a locked exterior mechanical closet) Oklahoma Standards of Practice As a licensed home inspector, we follow the State of Oklahoma Standards of Practice. There is a long list of systems that we inspect and describe at a home inspection. Covering all the bases includes the big systems you would think of like […]
A lot of home owners are caught off-guard by ice storms. Keeping your trees well-watered throughout the year makes them stronger during those ice storms and other extreme weather. While some limb breakage is inevitable during extreme weather, properly pruned trees are an important precaution a homeowner can take toward protecting a property’s value. […]
Barbecue Safety With barbeque season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property safe. Regardless of the type of grill you have, there are risks for improper use. Grill Types Propane grills present an enormous fire hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware […]
The Safe Room A safe room, also known as a panic room, is a fortified room that is installed in a private residence (or business) to provide a safe hiding place for inhabitants in the event of an emergency. Why are safe rooms used? Some reasons include: to hide from intruders. The protection of a […]
Lead in Water Lead in water has been determined to be a significant health hazard if ingested, especially by children. Lead damages the brain and nervous system, adversely affects behavior and learning, slows growth, and causes problems related to hearing, pregnancy, high blood pressure, the nervous system, memory and concentration. Lead in drinking water is […]
Lead-based Paint If ingested, lead can lead to a variety of health problems, especially for children, including brain damage and other serious issues. Lead-based paint may be a hazard when found on surfaces that children can chew or that get a lot of wear and tear, such as windows and window sills, doors and door […]
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