Are you currently looking to buy a home, an investor or a current property owner and you need help building out your budget for equipment replacement? Or maybe you're not sure when its time to repaint the exterior. 

Use the chart below to help guide you! If you have any questions feel free to contact me anytime.

Click link below for Home Buyer Tips, provided by InterNACHI.

https://www.nachi.org/documents2012/Homebuyer-Tips.pdf

​Looking at homes built before 1990?! Take a look at the electrical panel. A large majority of electricians won't even service these panels and recommend replacement. 
📌Avg replacement cost $1,300-$2,500 
☑️ Federal Pacific (stab-lok)
☑️ Zinsco 
☑️ Bryant & Challenger
☑️ Fuses
That cost is for a panel up to 200amps and doesn't include the wiring within the walls, panel only. Let's talk about Federal Pacific specifically as they have a history of being the source of several known home fires. Knowing this early allows you to ask questions and gives you negotiation leverage. If you're the seller you can disclosure it and save time. Mainly in homes built 1950-1990. Look for Federal Pacific or Sylvania (which is most likely a rebranded Federal Pacific. However not all Sylvania are in this category), the term stab-lok, Zinsco, Bryant and Challenger. 
📌 What if it's a condo or townhouse complex!?
- In this case you would need to know if it's your responsibility or the HOA but if it's the HOA why haven't they already done it? Do they have enough reserves? If it's the owners responsibility keep in mind you might upgrade your panel but what about the other five units connected to the structure?

It's a good idea to do a final walk through of the house you are moving out of and or the house you are selling. With your busy schedule and life demands it can be easy to forget a room.

Download this PDF to your phone or tablet to help guide you through the process. 

[Air Conditioning Suction Line]
Weathering, UV rays and/or bad installation can compromise insulation on an AC unit. It’s a good practice to inspect it every year and replace as needed making sure it’s always doing its job. Animals, pest, & birds are another known issue that can cause damage. There is pest proofing available if this is an issue. I highly recommend that commercial insulation wrapping be including in the bid process for replacements and or new rooftop units along the coastline. 

📌 What is a suction line? - 
The suction line (the larger copper pipe on the outdoor unit) helps to supply cool refrigerant back to the compressor in the outdoor unit. The section line is usually cold to the touch. If it is warm this could be a sign that it is low on refrigerant & you may need to schedule a preventative maintenance or call a licensed HVAC contractor. It is also important to note that only the suction line should be insulated. 

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​It's purpose - 
In refrigeration and air-conditioning applications, insulation needs to be able to protect against condensation. Moisture control is critical to thermal efficiency. If moisture intrudes the insulating material surrounding cold-water piping, thermal efficiency is lost. Foam insulation, unlike fiberglass, is a closed-cell structure that acts as a built-in vapor retarder (jacket) preventing moisture intrusion. Another very important reason to insulate the suction line, which is sometimes overlooked, is to limit the amount of heat added to the refrigerant as it travels back to the compressor. This additional heat will cause the system to reject unnecessary heat without any benefit. In addition, if too much heat is added it may cause the compressor to run too hot.
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📌Why is it important to you? 
If the system’s suction pipe has damaged insulation, this could cause a loss of required cooling for the outdoor unit which could damage your system and may also cause you to lose energy as well. A well-insulated suction line can help save money by reducing both energy consumption & equipment breakdowns. The insulation helps to prevent condensation. The condensation drip can cause water damage to the material under it and/or cause a slip/trip hazard.

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Do you love to bike but have no idea how to store it?! If you live in a City or Metro area, space may be limited. The solution I found cost less than $20 and saves a ton of space.
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Easy & inexpensive way to store your bike! If you purchased a townhouse or condo in a metro area you may not have a garage or additional storage. I have been looking at different solutions for months. Pinned a dozen different ideas on Pinterest, visited my local bike shop in North West Denver but the solutions were too bulky. Then I went to Amazon to see what I could find. I'll drop the links for the materials below. This solution with tax is approx $20. You can also spray paint it to match your wall color to blend or any color you choose. Go crazy! The wheels do scuff up the wall a bit. I'll be installing a thin piece of naturally stained trim to protect the wall.

📌 Bike Hanger/Rack, $10.99
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HNNJZFW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_53tfDb7ASR8DV

📌 Self Drilling Plastic 50lb Drywall Anchors, $7.89
 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01FCZ8I3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_c7tfDbEPF80VC

📌 Zinc Self Drilling 50lb Drywall Anchors, $9.79 
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CVT1N4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Z9tfDb5DPQA1J