by MMinard | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
There have been lots of wet basements after the heavy rains this week. Here’s why gutters are so important! 1. If your gutters do not extend at least 6 feet from your house- as seen in the top 2 photos, the water can drain right back to your foundation and into...
by MMinard | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The short answer: YES! Bathroom ventilation systems are designed to exhaust odors and damp air to the home’s exterior. Ventilation systems should be installed in all bathrooms, including those with windows, since windows will not be opened during the winter in...
by MMinard | Sep 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Summer and fall are a great time for fun, game day parties, and backyard BBQ’s. I enjoy a good party (who doesn’t?) but often times we can be too busy having fun and not be prepared for possible dangerous situations. Recently, I was at a party when the atmosphere...
by MMinard | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
One thing we see often at Whitetail Home Inspections, is extension cords ran all around the house-due to a lack of permanent outlets. Especially in older homes, the number of outlets installed in houses don’t represent the electrical needs for the 21st Century....
by MMinard | Jun 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
So far, the summer of 2019 can be called one thing……rainy! At least here in Iowa, it seems we’ve seen more rain than sun this year. In order to keep your basement dry from all this rain, let’s talk a little about sump pumps. We’ve heard from lots of homeowners, and...
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