Why Start the New Year With a Home Inspection?
The holiday season is a time for joy, family gatherings, and celebrations. However, it can also bring unique challenges for homeowners, especially when it comes to your plumbing system. With the increased kitchen activity and more guests using water and facilities, your plumbing can face unexpected strain. From clogged drains to overworked water heaters, being […]
What’s Lurking in Your Attic?
Attics are often overlooked spaces in homes, used mainly for storage, and can hide significant attic hazards that compromise safety, health, and efficiency. In Austin, where the climate ranges from hot summers to damp winters, attics face unique challenges. Issues like poor ventilation, pest infestations, outdated insulation, and hidden structural hazards are surprisingly common. Understanding […]
Mold and Your Pets: What You Need to Know
We all know mold can be hazardous to our health, but did you know it can also be dangerous for your pets? Mold is one of the most common allergens in indoor environments. It can cause allergic reactions in both humans and animals. Below, TLC Home Inspections explains they symptoms your pets can experience with […]
3 Consequences of Not Fixing a Water Leak
Water leakage from appliances is a common household problem. Most often, the first sign of a water leak is a puddle of water on the floor. But there are other signs you can look for as well. These signs include water stains on the ceiling, a wet spot near the appliance, and corrosion around the […]
3 Toxic Chemicals Found in Tap Water
When you’re buying a home, the home inspection is one of the most crucial parts of the entire process. Most inspection companies are reliable and give you the basics, but here at TLC Home Inspections, we believe in going above and beyond . That’s why we also offer specialty inspections, which include testing the water […]
3 Ways to Childproof Your Home
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 2.5 million children die due to hazards in the home. What makes this statistic worse is that most of these deaths could be prevented through child safety measures in the home. Many parents understand the importance of a home inspection from TLC Home Inspections, but […]
The 4 Most Common Mold Questions
Mold is a severe health hazard and could be the cause of all your indoor allergies. Mold allergy symptoms look a lot like stuffy noses, constant sneezing, and even chronic upper respiratory illnesses. Still, you may not even know about the mold in your home, making it all the more crucial that you call TLC […]
3 Lawn Sprinkler Maintenance Tips
Throughout Austin, TX, many homeowners rely on lawn sprinkler systems to keep their yards lush and green. However, not everyone understands that they need to maintain this system and have it inspected regularly. Too often, the TLC Home Inspections inspectors don’t hear from a homeowner until it’s too late. That’s why we always encourage homeowners […]
5 Tips for Selling Your Home This Fall
Fall is always a great time to sell your home. Potential homebuyers are winding down from their summer vacations and looking to make a change. The idea of moving into a new home before the holidays or before the kids start school also drives homebuying. Autumn is an especially busy time for real estate agents […]
4 Common Household Molds
Household molds are a constant battle for a lot of homeowners. This type of fungus tends to grow where there is plenty of moisture, such as the laundry room, mudroom, or bathroom. While many types of mold cause significant damage to walls and floors, many species can also cause health issues. The team at TLC […]
