Enter an Address, City, or ZIP:Are You Ready for the Polar Vortex??This President’s Day weekend also includes Valentine’s Day and for good measure let’s throw in a Polar Vortex here in the Hudson Valley. This can cause quite a few headaches — especially with our properties. When the temperature drops during the cold season, your plumbing can take a hit. Read the full article… #1 Myth about sulfur in your water Many times each week we have someone complain that they have Sulfur in their water. While there are probably few areas of the world where sulfur occurs naturally in the aquifers from which drinking water is drawn, the fact is there are very few. More often the source of the odor is something else completely…. Welcome to Our New and Improved Website! Welcome to Hudson Valley Property Inspections newly redesigned Home Inspection website!  Whether  you are at the tail end of this stressful and emotional Real Estate transaction, or you are just beginning, you depend on our research and insight to guide you into your new home. 

We have rebuilt our site to make it much easier… Home Inspections During the Winter Home inspectors work year round. Snow can pose huge problems for home inspectors who conduct winter home inspections. If a big snow occurs the night before your winter home inspection, the home inspector will be limited in what he or she can do. Home buyers living in these areas of the country should be aware… 10 Things a Homeowner Should Do Immediately You don’t have to be a new homeowner to take advantage of these money saving tips. Remax Homes For Sale Euclid OhioRight now is the perfect time to walk through a checklist of ways to save money on your home. Homes For Sale Near Vanden High SchoolStarting on these things as early as possible will allow you to start saving money sooner rather than later. Siamese Cat Breeders Bath

Lightning is the “visible discharge of static electricity within a cloud, between clouds or between the earth and a cloud,” as defined by Underwriters Laboratories. Lightning is unpredictable and a serious threat to buildings and their occupants virtually everywhere. Facts about lightning: Benjamin Franklin invented the first lightning rod in 1752 –- a kite outfitted with… No Ice Water for Dogs!! Re-posted from Wendt Worth Corgi’s blog. After showing my dog Baran, we went back to our site/setup and got the dogs in their crates to cool off. After being back about 30 min. I noticed Baran was low on water. I took a hand full of ice from my cooler and put it in his… Disadvantages of Solar Power While the considerable advantages offered by solar energy move some proponents to ignore the budding technology’s comparatively minor flaws, these imperfections must be acknowledged, lest their resolutions be stalled. We should take an honest look at the system’s disadvantages and seek to refine solar energy systems into a truly environmentally friendly alternative.

Safety Guidelines for Home Pools Swimming pools should always be happy places. Unfortunately, each year thousands of American families confront swimming pool tragedies, drownings and near-drownings of young children. At Hudson Valley Property Inspections, we want to prevent these tragedies. These are guidelines for pool barriers that can help prevent most submersion incidents involving young children. These guidelines are not… With barbeque season already here, homeowners should heed the following safety precautions in order to keep their families and property safe. Propane grills present an enormous fire hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of more than 500 fires that result annually from their misuse or malfunction. The following precautions are recommended specifically when using propane… Why is my vinyl siding melting? I run into many intriguing issues while inspecting homes here in the Hudson Valley. One of the more puzzling such issues that I ran across, was melting siding.

I have run into this problem at least three times, and the obvious causes like, barbeques or heat lamps being too close to the siding just didn’t… Ice Dams: Fact & Fiction Here comes the Polar Vortex again! And it’s causing havoc to buildings and roofs all over the country this year. So much for Global Warming!! Here are some facts and fiction about our new friend, the ice dam. Fact: You can see ice dams from the ground.  It’s true that you can usually spot a… Are You Storm Ready? We have been lucky this winter in the Hudson Valley. I know I know…. it’s been frigid with a ton of snow. But, my friend,  snow is better than ice. Now is not the time to get complacent and ride out the coming storms without putting a Supply Kit together. Here is a Red Cross… What is a “deal breaker” when purchasing a home? So, what are the deal breakers of a home inspection? That depends entirely on you. What is and is not a deal breaker depends on each person’s preferences and needs.

For example, an inspection that identifies a roof covering that need to be addressed, might be a deciding factor for one person who feels the… How to Minimize Energy Use in Your Home During a Polar Vortex Winters in the Hudson Valley can get real expensive when it comes to energy costs. The amount of energy required to heat your home increases when temperatures drop. The greater the difference between the temperature outside and the thermostat setting inside, the harder your heating system will work and the more energy it will… In the “Zone” with Home Inspector, Kevin Michaels I was recently hired by a client to inspect an older home. After we scheduled the inspection, he emailed me and said he was looking forward to my report to confirm that the old house complied with zoning requirements and current building code. I immediately emailed him back and told him the inspection report was… Solar Powered Home Advantages Home Inspector Kevin Michaels, of Hudson Valley Property Inspections, is certified in solar energy installation and design and can assist the new home buyer by answering any questions that they may have about solar energy.

Solar energy offers considerable advantages over conventional energy systems by nullifying flaws in those systems long considered to be unchangeable…. Damn Ice Dams !! Ice dams on the roof can cause issues like roof leaks, mold, and it can also drain your bank account. But, stopping ice dams reallyis simple.  Just keep the entire roof the same temperature as the eaves. See, I told you it was simple. OK, ok you do that by increasing ventilation, adding insulation, and… Holiday Home Safety Tips The winter holidays are a time for celebration, and that means more cooking, home decorating, entertaining, and an increased risk of fire and accidents. Home Inspector, Kevin Michaels, an InterNACHI Certified Inspector and Hudson Valley Property Inspections recommends that you follow these guidelines to help make your holiday season safer and more enjoyable. Indoor Air Quality Testing for Mold During the Home Inspection? Hudson Valley Property Inspections has performed 100’s of air quality tests since the devastation caused by super storms Irene, Lee and Sandy in the Northeast over the past few years.