TLC Professional inspections makes Their National Debut!

The TLC Professional Inspections, Inc. Blog was featured on the CBS Network Radio program ” With the Family in Mind”, by Valerie Morris! 

Valerie Morris, previously of CNN, has used this blog’s information for her radio show for the same reason I write it.  To inform people about ways to save money, save energy, and to maintain a healthy and safe environment in and around the home.

I can’t think of a better compliment than using the information I provide for my clients and the Real Estate professionals for Valerie’s National Radio Program, ” With the Family in Mind” which she developed to help inform families about financial matters. 

Now, more than ever, we have to watch what we spend, waste less, and become more informed about our own money matters.  That’s why I use this blog to inform my client’s and others about my area of expertise and how you can save money from my point of view.  To listen to the audio of the radio program, please go to www.tlcproinspections.com and click on the ” Features” tab.

I am eternally grateful ad honored that Valerie Coleman Morris found my information valuable enough for her radio listeners.

Thanks again, Valerie!

Let the light shine in…and save money. Solar Tube information

For 2 years before I built my house, I researched numerous green building techniques and products, as I see so much wasted water and energy as a home inspector.  Several years ago,during a home inspection, I was delighted to discover a new skylight.  It was small, round, and looked like a recessed light. It was so bright, I was looking for the switch to turn it off!  I asked the owners about it and it led me to the internet searching for solar tubes.

There are several makers of theses skylights, the original being “Solatube”.  These types of skylights are easier to install, and bring in so much light! They are also smaller, and less likely to leak than traditional skylights. Additionally, they are energy efficient, meaning they don”t allow heat or cold in or out of the house.  ( They also have a tax advantage for being energy efficient!)

We installed 2 in our master bedroom closet, one in the powder room, the pantry, the laundry room, and the other bathrooms.  During the day, we don’t have to turn on any lights in any part of our house. 

Because we were in the process of construction, the placement and installation was easier than installing them after, but they are easier and can be installed anywhere.  I don’t endorse any particular brand, but take a look at the specs at www.solatube.com to get an idea about what I am talking about.  

The use of lights and appliances takes up about 34% of our energy usage according to the US Dept. of Energy.  If your average bill is $100.00, you can save about 15-25 dollars per month on your energy bill by installing solar tubes, plus write off a portion of the cost of the solar tubes themselves. 

Check them out if you could use more light in areas of your house!