http://www.stewartinspections.com Quality Inspections at and Affordable Price Mon, 05 Jul 2010 18:15:20 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Forget about house ants Before we discuss a few basic tips on how to look for mold and moisture problems around the house lets talk about how not to find mold. Do not depend on ants to let you know if you have mold. They are a sign that you have ... http://www.stewartinspections.com/index.php/2009/05/mold-inspection-tips-for-homeowners/ •    It is best to soak deeply, less frequently that a little bit every day.  This establishes deep, healthy roots. •    Water in the early morning (12:00 – 4:30 am) •    Most Bermuda lawns need 1-1.25 inches of water per week applied over 2 waterings. •    St. Augustine needs 1.5 inches of water ... http://www.stewartinspections.com/index.php/2009/04/summer-watering-guide-general-guidelines-to-consider/ Controlling the moisture levels of expansive clay soils around your home is critical to minimize movement of the foundation, walls and structure and to prevent many serious and costly foundation problems.  The following identifies ways to help stabilize and then maintain moisture levels under your foundation. Drainage:  Soil moisture control must ... http://www.stewartinspections.com/index.php/2009/04/foundation-maintenance/ To prevent tree roots from reaching the area at or around the foundation, a root barrier can be installed as follows: Design of the Root Barrier - Consider the following to identify the areas that are, or will be affected by tree roots: The type and the future maximum height of ... http://www.stewartinspections.com/index.php/2009/04/design-installation-and-maintenance-of-a-root-barrier/