SPRING ROOF MAINTENANCE, and other

SPRING ROOF MAINTENANCE Winter can play havoc on roofs; check out these tips for identifying roof damage and preparing for springtime showers.

PROS AND CONS OF AIR DUCT CLEANING Now that you’re having thoughts of warmer weather, you may be attracted to advertisements promoting air conditioning system duct cleaning. But before you hire someone to do the dirty work, consider the pros and cons.

DON’T LET THE BED BUGS BITE Once considered only a problem in hotels and similar transient housing situations, these bugs may have moved into your neighborhood.

DRYWALL CONCERNS Learn why this seemingly benign product is causing concern for some homeowners, particularly in areas of Florida where a lot of new construction or hurricane renovation work occurred between 2004 and 2007.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Get some advice on cleaning stainless steel appliances, malfunctioning water pressure regulators, damp basements and flooded water heaters.      Compliments of HouseMasters Home Inspections