Make Sure Your House is Prepared for Cold Weather
There is no denying that cold weather is here to stay, at least for a while. Living in the Midwest, that is no surprise, of course. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays it is easy to forget things like preventative home maintenance, but unless you want...
Trust Your Home Inspection to a Qualified Inspector
Since a home inspection is such an important part of the home buying process, it pays to hire an inspector with a great track record of success. Lakes Area Home Inspections has received important certifications as well as numerous badges of recognition for their...
Common Furnace Problems to Watch Out For
Fall has arrived and with it comes colder days and nights. Unless you want to bundle up in multiple sweaters or sleep with mittens on, you must make sure your furnace stays in good working order. If the heat is not flowing properly, it may be due to one of these...
Could You Benefit From a Programmable Thermostat?
If you are gone for large parts of the day, if you find that your energy bills are higher than you’d like or if the constantly changing weather causes the inside temperature of your house to become hard to manage, you might be able to benefit from a programmable...
Home Inspection Contingency in a Real Estate Contract
A contingency clause is a very important part of a real estate contract, as the contract may become null and void if the conditions of the contingency are not met. There are many different types of contingencies that can be added to a sales contract, including one...
Qualities That Make a Home Inspector Great
The real estate industry is extremely service-oriented and consumers expect the very best from the professionals that they work with throughout the process of buying or selling a home. A home inspector plays a crucial role in this process and should be chosen...
Detecting and Sealing Air Leaks At Home
With the fall season upon us and outside temperatures cooling down, it is a good time to make sure your house is sealed properly. Air leaks can be costly and can lead to an unhealthy environment, so it is best to find and fix them as soon as possible. How to Find Air...
Proud Sponsor of Keefe Kares Charity Program
Lakes Area Home Inspections takes great pride in the work we do. We are meticulous in our inspections because we care about our clients’ safety. But it is not always about business. We also care about the well-being of the members of our community. We recently had...