About Us

"We do it together"

Learn About Home Systems From a Retired Home Inspector

Brian showing a student how to cut weather strippingBrian Schnee, owner of KL Home Inspection Services has developed a home improvement course “ Home Improvement with TLC” to help you understand more about your home. As a teacher, retired home inspector and with over twenty years in the commercial construction industry, Brian offers this information to you in order to help you become a more educated homeowner who is capable of performing some of your own home repairs as well as being able to confidently hire the right professional when one is needed.

The classes and workshops have been held at many venues on Long Island.

There are 8 classes and 5 workshops.  The eight classes teach the students how their home works while the 5 DIY Hands-On Workshops reinforce what they have learned in the specific class.

With a target audience of every home seller, homeowner and/or potential homeowner, Brian's classes address real issues in the homes of his audience. His goal with each class is to help students become familiar with the various systems of their home, keep repair costs down, give them the confidence to make certain repairs on their own, and to ensure they can hire the right contractor for repairs that are more than they can handle on their own.

 

Licenses

  • Certified Thermographer
  • NY City Licensed School Teacher

Affiliations

  • Long Island Chapter of the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)
  • Teacher, Nassau Community College Continuing Education
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"What Did I learn from today's class?"

"I should have had a French Drain installed when I bought the house. Water in my basement has always been a problem."

Stan

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned how important it is to divert water away from my home’s foundation. This will prevent leakage into my finished basement."

Karen

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I now know what to look for when I have my roof and my home’s exterior replaced."

Helen

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"Sagging doors and doors that are hard to close are likely caused by loose hinges."

Pat

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned in today’s class that if the tiles in my basement are 9” X 9“, they probably are asbestos, and I should not remove them myself."

Janet

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"In today’s seminar on insulation, I learned the importance of having a vapor barrier on the dirt floor in my crawl space."

Winnie

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"We learned how to wire an outlet, switch, and a lightbulb'".  Thx Brian."

J & J

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned that a high-water table causes hydrostatic pressure which can cause a house’s foundation to crack leading to flooding."

Cathy

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned the difference between felt paper and house wrap and the importance of each to the structure of my home."

Albert

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned why the floor in my upstairs bedroom squeaks and how to repair it.  It has been driving me crazy, thank you."

Mark

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I need to install 5/8” Type X gypsum board over the boiler safety issue"

Pearl

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned that the insulation paper should face the heating side of the house."

Daniel

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned what the “R” value means and how to install insulation properly."

Laret

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What Did I learn from today's class?

"I learned the importance of the placement of my smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and why these safety devices should be interconnected."

Michelle