Key Inspection Service

11/03/2017

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/more-40-million-fire-extinguishers-recalled-n816956

More than 40 million fire extinguishers in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled because they might not work in an emergency. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says on its website that it's aware of one death because of a problem with fire extinguishers made by the company Kidde.

10/11/2017

I met this lady at my afternoon inspection the other day. Typical for my luck with women, she didn't talk much, she didn't seem very interested in me, and i got the feeling if I got too close i would be sorry

09/10/2017

I always recommend to my clients that they service their heating and cooling systems regularly. This includes the water heater as well. A little bit of preventative maintenance goes a long way toward making your home home's equipment perform efficiently and reliably and it will save you money. Watch this great demo video by Quick Water Heater Co

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04/21/2017

Spring is here and the last frost has past for the season. It’s time to get the vegetable garden going. Gardening not only provides us with food for our table, but is a wholesome endeavor that brings families and neighborhoods closer together. For those who are new to gardening it is best to start small and build on early success (and learn from our mistakes and failures) For those with some gardening experience, take the time to share what you know and teach others the hobby, especially the children. Nearly anyone with a small patch of yard, patio or deck can easily grow some fresh herbs to use in the kitchen. Tomatoes can also be easily grown in containers and are always handy to have around for cooking. There are lots of online resources for learning about gardening and for the more experienced, to sharpen your skills. Some of the best info is available at the Rutgers Agricultural Extension and at The Gardens Alive page.

http://njaes.rutgers.edu:8080/pubs/fs129/

03/26/2017

Spring has sprung! It’s time for some spring cleaning. Here are some home maintenance tasks you should do this spring that will go a long way toward keeping your home happy and healthy:
Often things like yard cleanup, power washing, cleaning out clutter from the garage and straightening closets come to mind when considering spring time, but spring is also a good time to perform routine home maintenance. I could make a list a mile long of important spring cleaning tips, but the most important and most often neglected is the gutter system of your home.

So here is my home maintenance tip of the week. Clean your gutters! Check to see that the gutters are not blocked by leaves or other debris. Clogged gutters can cause water to leak into the soffits and eves and sometimes into the walls and may cause costly damage. Also check to see that the gutters and downspouts are tightly attached. Things like snow and ice, leaves and other debris and even wind from winter storms all put stress and strain on the gutters and, over time, will loosen the attachments. It is not uncommon for most homes to need to have the gutters adjusted or tightened up periodically. While we are on the subject, make sure that the gutter downspouts are directed at least 4 feet or further away from the foundation in order to protect your home from excess moisture. Damp basements and crawlspaces are more than a nuisance, if left unattended moisture issues will lead to property damages including wood rot, uncontrolled mold growth, insect or vermin infestation and a less healthy indoor environment.
If your home does not have gutters or some type of roof drainage system you should consider having them installed. Water that pools at the foundation of your home can easily seep into the basement or crawlspace causing moisture related damage or mold growth. Older homes with hollow block walls or brick foundations are particularly susceptible to excess water at or near the foundation. Often older homes have no water proofing sealant applied to the exterior side of the foundation walls. These waterproofing materials are common on a more modern home and are now required to be applied to new homes and also to the foundation of an addition to an existing home.
For more springtime home maintenance tips check out this post from Bob Vila, or check back here again soon. I will be posting periodic home maintenance tips. I hope this help you toward keeping your home dry, happy and healthy.
You can check out my online profile, https://www.bpgwi.com/inspectors/nj/steven-stafford
or my website www.KeyInspectionService.com for more information or to book an appointment.

https://www.bobvila.com/articles/2355-spring-home-maintenance-checklist/ #.WNfw5W_yvIU

Give your home a complete physical, inside and out, as part of your annual spring home maintenance effort.

03/08/2017

Good news everyone! Key Inspection Service has partnered with HomeBinder to provide added value for our clients. Every home inspection will include a free online application to help manage your new home. Check out the intro video below or contact me for more info.
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12/09/2016

Get off the fence. This might be the best time to buy a home you're going to see for a while. Here's why:

04/25/2016

It's their active season. Here are ten things to know about these venomous spiders that like to live where we do.

03/26/2016

This is so very sad, a family destroyed by the silent killer. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is preventable by the use of inexpensive detectors in your home. Please, everyone who reads this post, please check that you have at least 1 working carbon monoxide detector in your home near the sleeping areas, and change the battery when we change the clocks, twice a year. As I type out this post I find myself in tears over a family that I don't know, for the lives lost in such a senseless manner. Eventually the authorities will find the cause of the carbon monoxide, most likely from faulty heating or water heating equipment, but it is too late for these poor people. My prayers will be with them and their loved ones tonight, hopefully someone will see this story and check their detectors and batteries, hopefully someone will see this and take the simple steps to protect themselves and their family so we don't have the shed more tears for the ones we loose too soon.

First responders found four people dead of apparent carbon monoxide poisoning inside their homes at a Wilmington apartment complex, police tell NBC10.

03/11/2016

A popular video making the rounds on social media should be titled " HOW TO CONTAMINATE YOUR HOME WITH ASBESTOS AND POISON YOUR FAMILY!" The man in the video clearly says that his home was built in the 1970's before demonstrating his "lifehack". What he may not know is that most of the "popcorn" or other textured wall and ceiling coatings made during this era contain large amounts of asbestos. Some of the vinyl or linoleum floor tiles contain asbestos as well. In most cases hen these materials are in good condition and are left in place they pose little to no treat the you, but when and if they are damaged or disturbed they can shed dust that contains asbestos fibers.
If you are considering a home improvement project hire an experienced contractor who knows how to look for the suspect building materials and what to do to contain and clean up the source of these pollutants. If you are unsure if your home has asbestos containing building materials you can have samples tested at local laboratories. The testing fee is a small price to pay to ensure that your home is safe for you and your family.
If you would like further information or to have building materials in your home tested for asbestos, lead or mold please contact us at www.keyinspectionservice.com

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