The Home Project

So last time I told you about how the progress on my home is slow.  I just wanted to let you know that nothing has really changed from last time.  We are still waiting on the plumbing and heating guy…except now, as of today, his unit in the National Guard was activated and he is now working there full time.  This frustrates me since as you know I now live in Wyoming.  I need HEAT.

I would also like hot water out of my tap…I know, I know…totally unreasonable of me.  Now, the guy doing the plumbing and heating has known about his guard unit being activated for months.  He just took on too many projects and didn’t really finish up any of them.  So it looks like I will be figuring out how to finish his job on my house if I want hot water and HEAT before he is done in around 18 months and can get back to finish my job.  Again, I live in WYOMING…it gets cold here…18 months of waiting isn’t really feasible.

One of the biggest problems with the heating system is that we chose to go with a boiler system.  Now this really shouldn’t be a problem, except that it turns out the heating guy wasn’t certified.  We just found this out this week.  He claimed to be, but then admitted that he decided not to take his class until after he returns from his guard duty.  The boiler system that he half installed is from Canada.  Again not really a problem, except that all of the instructions are in French.  I speak English.  We found the English directions online, so that is some progress.  We think that the Motherboard on the system is not functioning.  Hopefully we will get that working soon.

All I can say is that I am glad that I have a smart dad who has worked around and with all of these things in his life.  If it wasn’t for him, I am afraid it would be a cold and long 18 months in which I would become increasingly crabby.  Dads are great!

So I guess what I am saying, is that if you want something done right, then just do it yourself.  (Or have your Dad do it…)

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One of the most important things to do when purchasing a home is having a home inspection. By doing this, you will not only have peace of mind but will save yourself money by knowing if there are any issues with the home. The cost of the inspection is minimal compared to a major repair that may have to be done. Make sure to use a licensed inspector for this as they are trained to look for things that may not be very noticeable to the untrained eye.. Here are some things that are checked during a home inspection.

If the home is not occupied, make sure that the electric is turned on and active. The inspector needs the electric in order to check the appliances. He will check the heating and cooling systems, the washing machine, the dryer, the stove and any other appliance that is part of the transaction. He will also inspect the plumbing and electrical systems of the home.

Checking the roof for damage is another thing the inspector will do. He will also check the fascia and soffits and gutters. He will be looking at the foundation and structure of the house for cracks that may cause problems or need to be repaired. He will make note of any rotten or deteriorated wood around the home. If there is a sprinkler system attached to a well, he will put the pump on to make sure that it is working properly and will check the pressure of the well pump. He will also check to see if the sprinkler heads are in place. If there is a pool, he will check the condition of the pool along with the pool pump. Again, he will put the pump on to make sure that it has enough pressure and is working properly.

One of the most important parts of an inspection is checking for termites and other wood destroying organisms. What may look like old wood to you may really be termites. If this is discovered, it should be taken care of prior to the final transaction of purchasing the home. After all, this is not something you will want to be responsible for as soon as you buy a home. It can be an very costly endeavor. If it is wood destroying organisms such as ants, you can possibly replace the wood yourself.

Any mold found on the interior of the home also can become an issue. Mold can be very dangerous to your health. If mold is found, your inspector can advise you on what the next step is to take in order to make certain that it can be removed and will not come back.

The inspector will look at the walls, ceilings and floors. He will also look at any visible insulation, windows and doors. If there is an attic and basement, he will also check those areas along with heating and cooling ducts.

This is why it is vital to have a home inspection done by a licensed inspector. It will give you peace of mind and can prevent you from making a very costly mistake.

Did you or did you not have a home inspection? Go ahead and reply in the comment section below.

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