by Your Santa Clarita Home Inspector - Deans Home Inspection Services | Dec 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
As the holiday season approaches, many homeowners are preoccupied with decorations, travel plans, and hosting family gatherings. Unfortunately, this festive time of year also provides a prime opportunity for those with ill intent to exploit overlooked vulnerabilities...
by Your Santa Clarita Home Inspector - Deans Home Inspection Services | Nov 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Walking into a newly renovated home can be an exciting experience. Gleaming countertops, fresh paint, and shiny fixtures often suggest the house is move-in ready. But looks can be deceiving. Beneath the surface of many “flipped” homes lie shortcuts and mistakes that...
by Your Santa Clarita Home Inspector - Deans Home Inspection Services | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the “silent killer” for a reason: it’s an odorless, colorless gas that is difficult to detect without proper equipment. Inhaling carbon monoxide can lead to serious health risks, and unfortunately, each year, many...
by Your Santa Clarita Home Inspector - Deans Home Inspection Services | Oct 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
If your home was built before the late 1970s, it’s possible that lead may be lurking in some unexpected places. Lead was commonly used in various building materials before its hazards to health were fully understood. Even today, remnants of lead can be found in...
by Your Santa Clarita Home Inspector - Deans Home Inspection Services | Oct 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
The laundry room is a critical yet often overlooked area of the home when it comes to fire safety. While it may seem harmless, the combination of heat, lint buildup, and electrical equipment can create dangerous fire hazards if not properly managed. Here are some...
by Your Santa Clarita Home Inspector - Deans Home Inspection Services | Sep 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Wildlife can be a beautiful part of nature, but when animals begin to make themselves at home in your backyard, they can become more of a nuisance than a joy. Raccoons digging through trash, deer munching on your garden, or squirrels nesting in the attic are just a...