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To Gutter Guard or Not?

The gutters on our homes serve an important function, it directs rainwater and away from our homes siding and foundation, but they take...

Maintaining HVAC Efficiency

I know it’s been a while since I have posted to this blog. After my mother passed in the later part of last year I focused on a few other...

Fall / Winter Season Tire Safety

We have reached that time of the year when the hot days of summer give way to the cooler temperatures of fall. So many people love this...

Work / Home / Play Balance

(some of my family) Before I get started, please allow me to apologize for such a long delay between posts. Life at times has things that...

Importance of Inspections of New Construction Homes

I know, the home is newly built, what can be wrong with it? The answer is simply A LOT! I know that goes against most people's thinking...

Gutters / Downspouts too close to home

Before I get started, I want to apologize for the delay in getting this blog post out as late. Life had gotten in the way and distracted...

The Importance of changing your HVAC filter & how often

Good Morning on this fine May 2nd, 2022. Yes, I know this is not the most exciting topic in the world, but it is an important one. Many...

What is the optimum temperature for your hot water?

Hello everyone. Today's topic is something we all use on a daily basis, and probably most of us don't know or think about. That is the...

Welcome to First Home Inspections Blog Page

Hello and welcome! I thought I would start this blog off with an introduction and a little about myself. I am Steve Robertson, the owner...