See what can happen when you neglect your home improvement projects through the eyes of a home inspector.

1. How to Select Home Maintenance Projects Greg Liebig Tips and Suggestions Real Life Examples When Things Go Wrong (Honestly, You Can’t Make This Stuff Up)

2. Things that Affect Home Value Water Intrusion Inexperience Home Owner Learn Where to Look For Recognize Potential Problems Make Corrections

3. Credentials Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering Licensed Wisconsin Home Inspector 1955-106 Licensed Uniform Dwelling Code Inspector Construction Inspector Electrical Inspector Better Business Bureau ‘A-Rating’ International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (iNACHI)

5. Plumbing

6. HVAC

7. Laundry

8. Electrical

9. Basement

10. Structure

30. Exterior Surfaces & Components Take a walk around your yard Be sure to Look Up Be Sure to Look Down Protect All Exterior Wood Surfaces

50. Roofs & Gutter Systems All Roofs will Eventually Leak Mechanical Damage is Preventable Many Leaks will go Un-noticed Roofs Can Look Great from the Ground

75. Chimney Look At Your Chimney Tar Covered Flashing is NOT Permanent Consider Installing Chimney Sleeve Clean Fireplace Chimneys Annually

82. Garage Inspect Your Garage Door Loose Hardware Safety Systems Electrical Problems Structural Problems Most Home Fires Start in the Garage

98. Attic, Ventilation, Insulation Structural Problems Ventilation Problems Electrical Problems Moisture Problems

132. Bathroom Check for Loose Toilet Check the Caulk around the Tub and Floor Take a Look at your Sink Drain Make Sure You Have GFCI Protection

146. Interior Rooms Install Missing Handrails Check Your Closet Lighting Check Under Your Windows for Leaks Check for Burned Receptacles Eliminate Extension Cords Replace any Interior Keyed Dead Bolt Locks

161. Kitchen Ground Fault Protection Check Garbage Disposer Wiring Leaking Faucets and Sprayers Dishwasher Air Gap

167. Plumbing & Drains Inspect Your Supply Piping Inspect Your Drain Piping Inspect Your Water Heater

199. Heating and A/C Check Exterior Air Intake Make Sure Your Outside Unit is Level Check/Clean Your Furnace Filter

224. Laundry Check Gas and Electrical Utilities Do NOT use a Dryer Diverter Do NOT use Plastic Ducts Consider “Flood-Stop” Clean Your Dryer Vent Annually

233. Electrical Do NOT Remove Panel Cover A 15-Amp 120 Volt Circuit can Kill Call a Licensed Electrical Contractor for Help Do NOT attempt any Wiring Yourself

246. Basement Stairs and Railings Damp/Wet Basements Electrical Issues Insulate Box Sills

263. Structure Maintain your Foundation Don’t Cut Floor Joists Structural Support Ask the Professionals for Help

280. Radon Testing Naturally Occurring Depends on Soil Affects New and Older Homes

284. Recap – Thank You! Home Maintenance Inspections Available Radon Testing 4-Square Home Inspections, LLC Where Knowledge will Put Your Mind at Ease©