Category Archives: termites

Termites The Silent Destroyers

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

Forget teenage boys, termites are what really could eat you out of house and home.  The ancestors of these wood-feasting pests once roamed with the dinosaurs, and  today they cause an estimated 5 billion dollars in property damage every year. Here … Continue reading →

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Home Maintenance Inspections Indianapolis Brownsburg Carmel Fishers Noblesville Indiana

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

MC2 Home Inspections recommends that you receive a Home Maintenance Inspection every two to three years. For about the cost of a basic automotive tune-up, a Home Maintenance Inspection can help identify problems and damage in your home before they … Continue reading →

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Bargain or bust? Buying a house as-is

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

By Marcie Geffner • Bankrate.com Many homes are sold “as-is” in this housing crisis. The as-is  strategy benefits sellers, but whether it means a good deal or a headache for  buyers is a more complicated question. Legally speaking, as-is encompasses … Continue reading →

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Got Termites?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by

Finding out if your home is infested can be harder than you think. By the time you spot the termites swarming in your house, it usually indicates a mature colony of termites might be in your house, munching away at … Continue reading →

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Crawlspaces – To Vent or Not to Vent?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Vented crawlspaces have successfully been utilized for over 65 years. A relatively new option that homeowners have today is a non-vented, closed or sealed crawlspace which entails the sealing of your crawlspace by enclosing it with a vapor barrier and … Continue reading →

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The Older Home: Home inspectors check out common issues

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Homebuyers who fall in love with older homes need to make sure they are inspected by a professional to avoid any surprises. The Older Home: Home inspectors check out common issues.

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How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants

Posted on May 19, 2011 by

Getting rid of carpenter ants can be one of two things: incredibly simple or incredibly difficult. http://www.getridofthings.com/get-rid-of-carpenter-ants.htm

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