We Buy Ugly Houses Blog | Home Repairs
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Home Repairs,
Real Estate Advice
on October 26, 2017
After the wildfires in California and other states, many homeowners are now left to pick up the pieces, move on from an ugly situation, and rebuild their lives. Do you know what to do when your house burns down? The damage from a wildfire or even a small house fire can be overwhelming. The hardest […]
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Posted in
Home Repairs
on July 28, 2017
Keeping you and your family safe is your number one priority as a homeowner, and there are many threats that put your health and property at risk. Testing and mitigating your house for radon is one of the best ways to protect your home and avoid the health issues that arise when this problem is […]
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Posted in
Home Repairs
on June 9, 2017
How to sell a house with lead paint.
Lead is so harmful to your health that lead based paint was banned in the United States in 1978. If your house was built before then, it probably still contains some lead paint. Finding the lead paint and removing it can be expensive, but you do have […]
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Can you sell a home that isn’t up to code?
If your home has seen its fair share of handyman work or DIY home improvement projects over the years, chances are you have some hidden residential building code violations. Even if those problems were caused by a previous owner, you could be on the hook […]
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Posted in
Home Repairs
on May 1, 2017
10 Signs of Foundation Issues
Is that little crack in your foundation just a harmless sign of the house settling? Or is it the first symptom of a massive foundation mess? If you’re worried about a major foundation issue, here are the top 10 warning signs:
Leaning walls. (You can check this with a level.) […]
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Posted in
Home Repairs
on February 17, 2017
Water damage can destroy a home. Once water damage has occurred, it is important to get started on the drying and cleaning as soon as possible. Mold spores thrive on damp environments. To keep your home safe from mold growth, it is important to get the affected areas clean and dry within 24 to 48 […]
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