Ask A Renton Home Inspector Question: What’s that YELLOW stuff? Answer: It’s a gas line. It’s called “CSST” or Corrugated Stainless Steel Tubing Corrugated stainless steel tubing or CSST is a flexible metal tubing used to distribute natural gas and propane. It is often protected by a yellow or black plastic polymer. Yellow has been…
February is the shortest month of the year, but that doesn’t mean there is not much to tackle to reward you with the lovely charm simple home improvement tasks can make. Here are six home improvement tasks you can do to get a good-looking, cozy space you’ll love to return to at the end of…
From Your Friends at Mountains To Sound Home Inspections The Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas are among the most significant holidays each year. While most of us mark these holiday celebrations for different reasons, Thanksgiving is one where we celebrate gratitude, something a lot of people don’t express much and get enough of. This…
From Your Friends at Mountains To Sound! ‘Tis the season for festive holiday gatherings with family and friends. Whether hosting your first or fifteenth celebration, you want your home to be ready to impress. Here are five simple ways to make sure your home is merry and bright for the holidays. 1. Refresh kitchen counters…
Helpful information by Mountains To Sound! A buyer’s agent is essential to help you navigate the fast-paced market of the real estate world. Imagine having someone who helps streamline the process all while the property owner pays for the commission. Such a win-win, right? Below are the top 10 reasons why hiring a buyer’s agent…
Brought To You By Mountains To Sound Home Inspection! As the temperature gets colder, people start using space heaters to get the extra warmth against the cold season. What they know nothing about is the presence of a potential “silent killer” – carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is a potential health hazard that you need to…
Helpful information from your friends at Mountains To Sound! Have your home checked for carbon monoxide before it’s too late. Many do not know this but carbon monoxide (CO) is considered a potential hazard. It is a poisonous gas that kills nearly 300 people in their homes each year and about 5,000 people being treated…
Brought to you by Mountains To Sound! Routine home maintenance: three words that likely evoke eye rolls, exasperated sighs and dread for most homeowners who read, hear or even think about them. However, they’re also a homeowner’s best line of defense when it comes to protecting their most important investment — their home. “Many homeowners…
From your Friends at Mountains to Sound Home Inspection! ‘Tis The Season To Be Jolly For Home Repairs And DIYs! Less than a month, and it’s officially the holidays. Soon enough, families and friends you haven’t seen the entire year will start roaming around your home. But, if your home could use some improvements before…
Brought To You By Mountains To Sound! Winter is coming and the weather is difficult to predict. Use these tips to help protect your home from the costly damage winter storms can bring. Take care of your roof Keep your gutters clear. This keeps ice from accumulating and backing up under the shingles. Trim trees…