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Cleaning or replacing your air and water filters is essential in maintaining your home. Renewing your filters will help you save on energy costs and keep your house cleaner. It also reduces wear and tear on appliances, making them last longer. WIN Home Inspection provides a list of filters in your home you should be cleaning or replacing regularly: READ MORE

Keeping your home cool during the warm months can take a toll on your finances. Cooling costs can account for more than half of your power bill. Click here for five recommendations from WIN Home Inspection to help you reduce expenses and stay cool. READ MORE

A home’s electrical panel is responsible for holding multiple circuit breakers that distribute power throughout the home, making it an important component of the structure. READ MORE

Maintaining an air conditioning unit doesn’t take a lot of time or effort and ignoring the necessary service can lead to an air conditioner malfunction and cost. Using these few tips can help keep your AC unit working and functional. READ MORE

Spring isn’t the only season to clean. Seasonal upkeep is an important habit to help keep your home in the best shape possible. A well-maintained home provides comfort year round and when you decide to sell your home, it can also potentially increases your sale price and speed up the closing process. READ MORE

Although it’s common practice to perform a home inspection before purchasing a home, many buyers and sellers are still unsure of what an inspection includes. READ MORE

May is the official kickoff to moving season so it’s helpful to stay organized through your transitioning process. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 1 in every 9 American moves a year. May tends to be one of the most prominent times for moves due to prime weather conditions and the school year coming to a close. READ MORE

You may think with the harsh winter months over and spring showers coming to an end, the exterior of your home can finally take a much-needed break from the elements. However, summer storms and intense heat can cause damage to an unprepared roof, resulting in potentially costly repairs and internal water leaking issues. READ MORE

The home-selling season is heating up. May through August are the four heaviest home-selling months of the year, according to the National Association of REALTORS. In fact, 40 percent of all homes are sold during those months. READ MORE

Purchasing a home can be overwhelming. Often, home buyers rely on experienced real estate agents and home inspectors to help navigate the steps. READ MORE