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Passing your Home Inspection

Most buyers will want a professional home inspector, some lenders require it. At times home inspections are done even before the home goes under contract.

Although home inspections will cover multiple systems within the house, there are several specific sports that buyers worry about most. You don't need to wait for inspection day to arrive in order to assess the condition of your home. Make necessary home repairs and avoid having small problems turn into big headaches. Those big headaches can often require a lot of money to fix and might even lower your home's market value. Below are listed some of the most common problems, and ways to fix them:

Crawlspaces and Wet Basements

If your basement smells of mildew, it is signaling that the basement is too moist. Inspectors will closely examine walls and floors for signs of dampness and patches of mildew. Moisture can deteriorate building materials and attract insects, some an inspector might even use a meter to determine how much moisture can be found in some of these spaces. Use plastic to cover exposed earth in crawl spaces or basement; this will help keep moisture levels down. It may be fairly expensive to repair leaking walls. If this kind of problem exists but you do not want to make repairs, consider lowering the asking price of the home, with a written understanding that the price reflects this problem. You also might give buyers an allowance option to make repairs after closing is completed.

Mold or Mildew.

Mildew stains and odors make buyers nervous, even more so now that toxic black mold has become such a presence. You might never get an acceptable offer if mold or mildew are present anywhere in or outside the home. Kill the mold and mildew and fix the source of the problem. Although the mold in your home may be of the normal variety, and not the toxic stuff (called stachybotrys chartarum) it needs to be remedied immediately. Kill the mold and mildew and then find and fix the source of the problem.

The Roof

Your roof will be noticed right from the start, especially by home inspectors. If the shingles are moist or rotting beneath, you can guarantee repairs will be required. If needed, climb on your roof and be sure that things are in order. Even if the shingles are merely deteriorated you might still be asked to replace them. Ensure gutters are clean and free from leaves or dirt, as well as positioning downspouts so that water runs away from the house rather than near it. Also if you have a chimney, flashing around the base should be watertight.

Plumbing

Plumbing needs to be fixed or clogs unclogged. Appliances like washers and dishwashers will be tested and these things become apparent during these tests. The inspector will also check your water pressure by turning on several faucets and flushing toilets at the same time. The inspector also may check the septic system. One of the ways of doing this is by flushing dye down a stool. The inspector will then wait to see if the dye surfaces on the drain field, and if so, this indicates a draining problem. You can try these things yourself to see how well your systems respond. If you notice any problems, take care of them, possibly by hiring a professional plumber, before the house is inspected.

Electrical

The inspector will look for receptacles with ground fault interrupters (GFI), specifically in bathrooms and kitchens. The circuit breaker and electrical panel configuration are probably adequate for the home's needs. A 125 amp electrical panel will work for most homes. However, be certain that individual circuits are not overloaded. Also, these GFI receptacles have little red test and reset buttons. The inspector will probably make certain that they are what they appear to be, and not just fake ones that aren't wired to work. And lastly, grounded receptacles, those with three pronged plugs will likely be checked out also.

Heating and Cooling

Heating and cooling systems will be checked and the inspector will make comments on their efficiency. All appliances will be checked, along with smoke detectors, foundation, and other areas.

Before the Inspection

Keep in mind that home inspectors make note of everything. It is very possible that the inspection report will come back with negative statements, but don't let this discourage you. Remember that no home is perfect, and just do everything you can to put the house in good condition before you attempt to sell it.

Remember that the home inspection report is not a wish-list for buyers. Read your contract carefully--it probably states which systems should be in good working order at closing. For instance, if the roof is older, but doesn't leak, it is in good working order. If there's a leak, and fixing just the leak is possible, the roof will be in good working order.

Your contract may also state that you are under no obligation to make any repairs at all--although the buyers can then likely withdraw from the contract. Don't feel you must comply with unreasonable demands for repairs.

Home Repair Supplies : How to Buy a Toilet

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Fluidmaster 400C Toilet Tank Repair Kit List Price: $22.59 Sale Price: $11.19 You save: $11.40 (50%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Includes model No. 400A ball cock and model No. Features Here's everything you need to fix leaking, squeaking toilets Fluidmaster's 400A Valve resists corrosion, saves water and replaces old-fashioned ball cocks Durable Bull's Eye Flapper installs easily for complete water shut-off after every flush Best seller in America

Fluidmaster 400AK Complete Toilet Tank Repair Kit List Price: $39.99 Sale Price: $20.16 You save: $19.83 (50%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Complete Toilet Tank Repair Kit, Contains Model #400A Fill Valve, Model #507 Flush Valve, Model #502 Flapper, Model #681 Tank Lever, Bolts and Gasket. Features Fits most 2 and 3-bolt tanks 400A fill valve saves water, signals leaks Sure-Fit chrome tank lever trims/bends to fit; no pre-measuring needed Flush valve ends leaks at the tank drain Adjust-A-Flush Flapper dials to adjust water volume for a custom flush

MJSI HFX120 HydroFix HFX120 Water Saving Toilet Fill Valve and Flapper Kit List Price: $18.99 Sale Price: $12.54 You save: $6.45 (34%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Hydrofix Toilet Repair Kit With Flapper, Saves Water, Detects Leaks, Cleans The Tank, Requires No Tools To Install, Signals When Properly Installed and Easily Calibrated For Full Flush Power, A Simple 1 Time Adjustment Allows The Customer To Calibrate The Rate At Which The Bowl Fills, Saving Up To 4 QT Of Water With Each Flush, Allows Height Of The Valve To Set After Installation and Even Under Pressure. Features Includes the HydroClean Water Saving Toilet Fill Valve, Cleaning Tube, and HydroForce Premium Flapper Installs easily without tools; MJSI products are compatible with and may enhance the water-saving features of watersense leaders kohler, American standard and briggs Cleans the tank; recognized as toilet efficiency experts, MJSI's innovation has expanded the plumbing market from repairs to green toilet improvement Flapper designed for harsh water conditions; Made of premium materials, it is chemically optimized to fight chlorine and other harsh water additives

MJSI HYR270 HydroRight Drop-in Dual Flush Converter List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $17.98 You save: $12.01 (40%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description HydroRight Dual Flush Converter, Convert Any Size Toilet Into A Dual Flush Toilet, Installs In 10 Minutes, Simply Remove Flapper & Drop Converter Over Flush Valve Over Flow Tube, Patented Dome Gasket Fits All Standard 2' Flush Valves, Remove Existing Flus Features IAPMO Certified – UPC, cUPC, and IAPMO Green No tank removal required No tools needed for installation Replaces the flapper-the biggest source of leaks Fits all standard 2" flush valves

MJSI HC660 HydroClean Water-Saving Toilet Fill Valve with Cleaning Tube List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $8.80 You save: $6.19 (41%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Hydroclean Fill Valve, Saves Water, Detects Leaks, Cleans The Tank, Requires No Tools To Install, Signals When Properly Installed and Easily Calibrated For Efficient Full Flush Power, A Simple 1 Time Adjustment Allows The Customer To Calibrate The Rate At Which The Bowl Fills, Saving Up To 4 QT Of Water With Each Flush, Allows The Height Of The Valve To Be Set After Installation and Even Under Pressure. Features Detects leaks Cleans the tank Installs easily without tools Calibrates your toilet for full flush efficiency

Danco 80816 Toilet Repair Kit Sale Price: $18.56   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Features Repairs most standard toilets Includes ballcock, float and associated hardware

Danco 89450A Universal Toilet Tank Lever, Oil-Rubbed Bronze List Price: $25.90 Sale Price: $14.97 You save: $10.93 (42%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Oil Rubbed Bronze, Toilet Tank Lever, 9' Arm, Fits Most Toilets. Features Universal decorative design Fits most toilets Oil rubbed bronze finish Premium quality Lever arm can be cut to size if necessary

MJSI HWK130 HydroFit Total Premium Repair/Upgrade Kit List Price: $29.99 Sale Price: $18.73 You save: $11.26 (38%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description HydroFit toilet repair kit includes: Hydroclean Toilet Fill Valve, HydroForce Adjustable Flapper, Flush Valve, Tank Lever, Smart Nut, Shank Washer, 3 Mounting Bolts, Chemically Resistant Gaskets. Fill valve reduces water usage by 36 percent, detects leaks and cleans tank. Flapper adjusts to fit toilets 1.6 gal. or larger. Features HydroClean fill valve detects leaks, cleans the tank and is proven to reduce water usage by 36-Percent Hydroforce adjustable flapper fits more toilets than any other adjustable flapper; MJSI products are compatible with and may enhance the water-saving features of watersense leaders kohler, American standard and briggs Kit includes flush valve, tank lever, smart nut, shank washer, 3 mounting bolts, chemically resistant gaskets and detailed instructions in English and Spanish Repairs and works in more toilets than any other repair kit

Danco 80807 Universal Toilet Flapper with Attachment Chain Sale Price: $4.86   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Fits all standard flush valves, less adapter. Features Fits most standard flush valves Does not include adapter

One2flush 201 Toilet Repair Kit List Price: $12.99 Sale Price: $12.73 You save: $0.26 (2%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Gasket and bolt repair kit. Stainless steel nuts and bolts, with dual washers for leak-free connections between toilet tank and bowl. Features in-tank conical shaped washers and stainless steel hex nut with additional stainless steel wing nut and rubber gasket for connection to bowl. Soft rubber gasket fit most 2" - 21/2" flush valves. 2 bolt systems and 1 gasket per pack. Features High quality replacement parts for most standard toilets Double nut feature to ensure tank is sealed Oversize conical tank gasket to eliminate leak possibilities Stainless steel wingnuts High quality 440 stainless steel bolts

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