Summer is here! Longer days, fun adventures and time outside. Summer is also a great time to take care of home maintenance tasks. After all, you want to enjoy your home during the summer months and avoid emergency repairs.

Yes! Never skip the final walk-through when purchasing a home. This is your last chance to see the property before you close. You are not legally required to schedule a home inspection or final walk-through. However, it is smart to do both to protect your interests.

Home maintenance is important! Staying on top of cleaning, system maintenance and regular repairs save you money in the long run. Plus, you’ll have peace of mind and confidence that your home looks and works its best.

Don’t wait until you’re selling your home to address maintenance issues. Instead, stay on top of regular home maintenance chores to keep your home inspection ready! At Kenco Home Inspections, we’re invested in our community. This means we love to share our tips and tricks for good home maintenance throughout the year.

Daylight Saving Time begins this year on March 14, and it’s also a great time to change your smoke detector batteries. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends changing smoke detector batteries annually. Although they didn’t start the campaign to use Daylight Saving Time as a marker, they do recommend the practice.

Hurricanes are a part of life for Southeastern Florida. These high-powered storms can lead to costly wind damage for homes and businesses. Wind mitigation strategies help your home withstand wind damage.

When selling a home most homeowners go through a home inspection process. In fact, most purchase agreements include a contingency based on the outcome of the home inspection. The buyer has the right to walk away from the contract if the home inspection reveals issues and the two parties can’t come to an agreement about repairs.

The new year is a great time to start fresh. This includes a focus on home maintenance tasks and home updates. In January, consider those tasks that add value the entire year and get you off to a solid start.

December is a good time to focus on home safety and chores you might not want to tackle during the hottest months. Especially with the holiday season and more time spent at home, you want to keep your home looking and operating its best.