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Why Does My WiFi Drop in the Garage or Patio? How to Fix Dead Zones

Have you ever been streaming a movie in your living room, and it works perfectly, but the moment you step into your garage or patio, the connection drops? You’re not alone! Dead zones—areas in your home where WiFi is weak or non-existent—are very common. The good news is, there are simple ways to fix themContinue reading “Why Does My WiFi Drop in the Garage or Patio? How to Fix Dead Zones”

Seeing the Cracks from Above: Aerial Photography for the Red Sand Project

For the past two years, I’ve had the privilege of volunteering my time and drone photography skills for the Red Sand Project with Family Services of Blair County. The project’s mission is simple but powerful — raise awareness about human trafficking and the many cracks in our social systems that allow it to continue. TheContinue reading “Seeing the Cracks from Above: Aerial Photography for the Red Sand Project”

Capturing the Craft: Project Photography for Contractors

There’s something special about seeing a finished project — whether it’s a new kitchen, a beautifully landscaped yard, or a remodeled office. I work with builders, designers, and project owners to capture these moments in high-quality photos that showcase the results in their best light. Why Project Photography Matters How I Capture Projects Who CanContinue reading “Capturing the Craft: Project Photography for Contractors”

Home networking (too many devices)

As we continue down the path of everything being connected, home networks are looking more like a network found in a office building of 10 years ago. These office networks were run by trained IT personel and could have over 100 connections. Switches were $1000 cisco switches that handled traffic almost flawlesly. Now we areContinue reading “Home networking (too many devices)”

Easy Home Security

Have you always wanted to keep an eye on your home while you were away but thought the cost and complexity was just too much to handle? Times have changed and prices are down. There are many different options available but below is one that have have tested extensively and I’m confident in its reliability.Continue reading “Easy Home Security”

Spring is Here! Almost….

It is important to occasionally take some time to look over your home. Taking a few minutes and checking on a few important parts of your home will give you peace of mind that your home will be safe and last long into the future. When it warms up and the snow is done flyingContinue reading “Spring is Here! Almost….”

Home Energy Loss

This time of year is a great time to look for insulation deficiencies in your home. You can find big heat losses yourself with this tip about your roof. After a snow fall check your roof to see where the snow is melting the fastest. These spots are where heat is escaping your home theContinue reading “Home Energy Loss”

Welcome to My Home inspection site.

I’m Rick Merritts from Altoona, PA and I’m here to provide the best home inspection I can. Your inspection doesn’t end after I leave, I’m available for any questions you may have about your home. I’m very knowledgeable in building sciences with training from International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. I have 12 years experienceContinue reading “Welcome to My Home inspection site.”