Preventing Leaks There’s an easy way to keep your water heater from leaking: At least once a year, grab a large bucket, attach a hose to the drain and empty the tank. Then, simply allow the unit to refill. This process prevents sediment from building up in the appliance. This east maintenance will help the…
All roofs will experience wear and tear over time, but that does not necessarily mean you need to dish out money for installing a brand new roof. If the following situations apply to you, a simple repair will likely do the trick. 1. You Have a Couple of Missing Shingles Replacing a few missing or…
As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, Breakwater Inspections extends heartfelt wishes for a joyous and prosperous 2024. Embrace the opportunities of the coming year, filled with success, growth, and moments of triumph. May each day be a step towards achieving your goals, and may the journey be as rewarding as the destination.
Home inspections are an important part of buying a new home. Certainly, you want to join the inspector at some point, whether at the beginning or at a point she or he specifies. Here are three pointers to get the most benefit from the inspection. Dress Appropriately Avoid showing up in shorts and sandals. You…
Electrical updates offer you an affordable, personalized home. Find out how a professional electrician can use dimmer switches to tailor lighting to your specific needs and reduce your monthly energy bills. Reduced Energy Usage A dimmer switch allows you to adjust the level of lighting from compatible light fixtures and bulbs. This allows you to…
With colder weather comes the chance for outdoor faucets to freeze. This can be a big problem that can even affect the interior of your home. Here are 4 steps to prepare your faucets for the chilly temps. 1) Locate all outdoor faucets and remove hoses. Drain all moisture from the hoses and store in…
Electricity is a wonderful thing. It brings all of the fun electronic gadgets around a home to life. To enjoy the convenience of your TV, refrigerator, washing machine, mobile device and computer safely, here are a few electrical safety tips: • Don’t plug more than one cooking or heating device into the same outlet •…
