Glazing is the use of putty between the glass and its wooden structure to make it weather-tight. This seals the window and prevents it from water and rot. There can be single, double or triple glazing depending upon the requirement and type of glass. One usually does glazing to prevent outside weather changes from affecting … Read more

Roof drainage allows the proper flow of water from the roof, during heavy rainfall or snow. It is meant to keep the roof clean and remove the debris and water, which would otherwise accumulate on the roof, which in turn would cause structural issues. Also, standing water on the roof may also seep inside the … Read more

Any good buyer knows how important it is to thoroughly investigate the condition of the product you’re set to purchase. Similarly when you’re a house buyer, you’d want to know exactly how well maintained and safe the building is. While the cheaper way to go about this is take a tour of the house yourself … Read more

A home inspection is an essential step to make a successful house sale. Potential buyers hire a professional do a thorough house inspection and finalize a report on the condition of the residence. Only, it’s not always thorough. While home inspectors are pretty knowledgeable and can come up with a reliable judgment, there are a … Read more

Buying a new house is never easy. The process of finding your ideal neighborhood and tackling the monthly payment according to your budget is a mammoth task in itself. But once you’ve narrowed it down to a potential house, there’s still house inspection left to ensure the house you’re about to buy is safe and … Read more

A Home inspection isn’t a milestone only for prospective buyers; sellers have an equal benefit of having a successful home inspection done. Before you book a day with the home inspector and invite him in, you need to prepare your house. After all, the inspection can make or break the deal. Clean, Clean, Clean That’s … Read more

The process of getting your home inspected can be daunting. Many sellers lose good buyers over home inspection but that’s something that can be easily avoided. If you know you have a well maintained house and need to pass a home inspection, here are five tips that can help make the process a breeze. Do … Read more

There are many do-it-yourselfers in the Albany area.  Many homeowners will attempt to take on home projects that might be a bit out of their wheelhouse.  But, that doesn’t stop them.   Many do at least some of the home wiring themselves. Electrical wiring is one of the most essential and at the same time … Read more

The dryer is one of the most essential appliances in the household. It is used at least three times a week, if not more to dry the clothes, usually just after washing. All dryers are attached to an exterior vent/ exhaust duct, which extends outside the house. The dryer removes water or moisture from the … Read more

A septic tank is an underground tank, to collect household waste from the kitchen, sewage etc. It also has a drainage system designed to further treat any waste collected.  Septic tanks are used to decompose waste and make nutritional compost. This process takes a lot of time for the compost to be formed; there is … Read more