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Home Swimming Pool Safety Tips for Summer

A swimming pool is great during the summer months, but it also requires responsibility and rules for the well-being of your family and your guests. Read on to learn about swimming pool safety tips. Rules and Safe Behavior Set rules for safe behavior while in and around the water. Everyone should follow the rules, regardless […]

Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections: What It Is and How It’s Used

Infrared thermal imaging is a technology used for hunting, forest fire control, and in the military. The use of thermal imaging in home inspections is also becoming more popular. This article explains how infrared cameras give home inspectors an advantage. 1. Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections Can Detect Hidden Moisture A home inspector performs a […]

Easy-to-Use Features to Organize Your Garage

A garage often serves as a catch-all storage area for many miscellaneous items. With the right combination of features and some effort, you can organize your garage and enjoy the benefits of clean, usable storage space. Before You Organize Your Garage Before you invest in any organizational features or systems for your garage, clean out […]

Benefits of a Wind Mitigation Inspection

Each year, parts of the United States experience damage from heavy winds. While you can’t prevent storms, you can prepare your home to minimize wind damage. Here are some of the ways you can benefit from a professional wind mitigation inspection. A Wind Mitigation Inspection Identifies Vulnerable Areas of Your Home This type of inspection […]

5 Signs That You Need a New Roof

Your roof is the line of defense between your home and the elements. The day will come when you have to replace it. But, how do you know if it’s time to replace it or just make a repair? Here are 5 signs that you need a new roof. #1 How does it look? Here […]

7 Important Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector

The purchase of a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you will ever make and, of course, you want that decision to be a well informed and backed by data and information. When it comes time to choose and hire a home inspector, there are a number of questions you’ll want to ask. […]

Walk-Through Tips for Home Buyers

Many buyers mistakenly use the final walk-through as a means to get one last look at their dream home before they move in. They start planning where furniture will be arranged and which room will be used for which purpose. However, the final walk-through is your last chance to make sure everything is in working condition. Here […]

6 Reasons To Get A Home Inspection

A home inspector puts your interests first. An independent home inspector works for you and puts your best interest first when buying a home. You do not want an inspector pushed on you by your realtor (such inspectors work more for realtor referrals than homebuyers). Realtors want the deal to go through smoothly so they […]

Can Your Kitchen Pass a Home Inspection?

In most homes, family and guests seem to gravitate to the kitchen, which is why a home inspector may spend a lot of time there, checking things out. An inspector will look at appliances, which are considered built-in: oven; range; dishwasher; trash compactor, range hood; or any piece of equipment attached to the cabinet. This means that […]

Home Inspection Nightmares

It can be heartbreaking when a home inspector finds major flaws in your dream home. While it’s typical to find minor issues, there are major concerns that should warn you to proceed with caution or walk away from the house completely. Anything to do with asbestos. Many homes built before 1989 contain this hazardous material if the […]