Entries by Spectora

Winter Maintenance Tips

It is that time of the year! The season of cold temperatures and snow. Knowing that life will slow down a little and there are things to do around the home, there are winter maintenance areas you can take care of. Now, don’t forgo the time with family or time in front of the fireplace, […]

Who Attends a Home Inspection

Home inspections are conducted for various reasons. For most, a home inspection occurs when you buy a home and the buyer would like to know if there are any issues with the structure and systems of the home. In other cases, the home inspection can be done by a homeowner who would just like to […]

What Does Hail Damage on Roof Look Like

Imagine coming home from the store and just getting settled back into the house. You start hearing loud bangs and bounces off your roof. A quick look outside and you notice that hail is dropping all around your home and on top of your roof. Balls of ice are scattered everywhere. Your yard looks like […]

Garage Doors and Safety

Many if not all of us can relate to the function of a Garage Door and how they operate. From pulling the car or truck inside after a long day’s work or even the occasional weekend warrior to family projects that need to be done inside the garage. But did you know that through the constant usage of your garage door certain components may become defective over time and need to be either fixed or replaced. If defective garage door components are left unrepaired these can be a real safety hazard for you and your family.

Pre-Purchase (Buyers) Home Inspections

Have the confidence that your dream home is as perfect as it should be with a Pre-Purchase (Buyers) Home Inspection. Our team of professional home inspectors will analyze all areas of the home you are interested in purchasing. A home inspection from Blue Guardian covers all areas of the interior and exterior of the home, including […]

Why is Mold Growing in My Home

What exactly is mold?  Mold is a type of fungus. These tiny little organisms can come in all sorts of colors like black, white, green, orange or purple and can live almost anywhere indoors and outside, given they have a wet environment.  Molds thrive on moisture and spread using lightweight spores that can travel through […]

Asbestos: Facts & Tips For Homeowners

What Is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally-occurring mineral fiber that can be positively identified only with a special type of microscope. There are several types of asbestos fibers, all of which are composed of long and thin fibrous crystals.  Each fiber is composed of many microscopic “fibrils” that can be released into the air by abrasion […]