by HomeGauge | Sep 19, 2018 | Community, DIY Tips and Tricks, Gutters and Downspouts, Home Inspections, Home Maintenance
Cleaning gutters is not the most fun task for homeowners because it’s time-consuming and involves scooping nasty debris from up above while standing on a ladder. Most homeowners aren’t aware of why they should or even how to clean the gutters during fall....
by HomeGauge | Aug 20, 2018 | Community, Home Inspections, Homeowners
What is Thermal Imaging? Thermal imaging uses an infrared camera to take photos of an object’s infrared rays, which appear as a color spectrum based on the temperature emitted from the object. The image produced shows data otherwise invisible to the human eye....
by HomeGauge | Feb 23, 2018 | Community, Home Inspections
Many home buyers wonder whether they need to get a New Construction Inspection if they’re investing in a brand new home. Scheduling a New Construction Inspection is highly recommended. No home is perfect, not even a new one, and whether due to shoddy workmanship or a...
by HomeGauge | Oct 19, 2017 | Home Inspections, Mold and Fungi, Water damage
Mold simply needs oxygen, organic material, and water—even just a small amount—to grow, and it really likes to sprout up in the humid, moisture-rich areas of your home. Naturally, this means that basement mold is going to be an issue that many homeowners will find...
by HomeGauge | Sep 28, 2017 | Home Inspections, Home Maintenance, Home Safety, Wood Destroying Insects
Termites are voracious pests that devour cellulose, which means they’re a danger to your actual cash, as well as to your bank account. That’s right, termites don’t just eat wood – any of your possessions made of natural materials, including your clothes and even...
by HomeGauge | Sep 7, 2017 | Home Inspections, Home Safety
First-time Homebuyers Market Indianapolis was recently listed as one of the top ten best cities for first-time homebuyers, so we thought it would be a great time to stress the importance of a quality home inspection. When emotions are running high and the market is...
