As a licensed home inspector in the state of Texas, Randy knows a thing or two about wood-boring insects. Understand the difference between carpenter ants and termites and learn the signs to look for an emerging colony. Remember: your primary objective is to create an environment that is inconducive to wood-boring insects so they don’t enjoy your home as a midnight buffet!
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At least a few times every year, most homeowners need to use a ladder to access their roof. Whether you’re about to clean your gutters, check your shingles, or string holiday lights, check out this video from Randy Barfield first!
In this installment of “Under the Roof with Randy Barfield,” Randy introduces several different types of ladders, covers the importance of maintaining three points of contact, shows off appropriate ladder-climbing attire, and tells us when to call in the experts. It’s everything you need to know, and more, about ladder safety!
It’s summer, and that means your lawn needs water as much as you do to thrive in the harsh Central Texas heat. If you have a home irrigation system, you are fully equipped for success. Learn the components of your system, how they work together, and how you can maximize your home irrigation system to create a lush lawn and keep your foundation healthy all year long.
Preparing to sell a home is no small task, particularly during a pandemic. For homeowners preparing to list this season, Randy Barfield offers insight from the home inspector perspective. Tune in for Randy’s top five recommendations and a few bonus tips on what you can do while staying at home to ensure your house is ready for a successful listing:
Have you ever noticed a crack in the foundation of your home? When is a crack in your foundation cause for worry? Let Randy walk you through it in our video below!
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