The House History Detective: Decoding the Do It Yourself Cover-Up

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My job is to uncover the secrets the house has been whispering (or sometimes screaming) behind that suspiciously fresh coat of paint.Photo by alexey turenkov on Unsplash Selling a house is a lot like dating. You clean up, put on your best face, and strategically hide...

Open for business

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Peter Young Home Inspections is open for business to take care of all your home inspection needs. If you suspect your home was damaged in the recent hurricane, we are offering limited storm damage inspections, such as: • Roof • Exterior • Basement • Attic • Crawlspace...

Here’s a checklist for getting a jump on springtime home maintenance chores

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Get a jump on your home maintenance tasks with this handy springtime checklist. Springtime! What’s not to love? Flowers are regaling you with color, birds are singing merrily. And your house needs some seasonal love. Here’s a springtime home maintenance checklist to...

What’s in a home inspection? Part 2

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Graphic by Spectora A common question that customers ask home inspectors is, “What is included in a home inspection?” Home inspections are essential to the process of buying and selling homes. Financing may hinge upon the findings and subsequent remediation...

What’s in a home inspection? Part 1

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Graphic by Spectora A common question that customers ask home inspectors is, “What is included in a home inspection?” Home inspections are essential to the process of buying and selling homes. Financing may hinge upon the findings and subsequent remediation of issues...

Funny, strange, and dangerous things that pop up during home inspections

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Maybe a child outgrew Thomas the Train, or maybe he just wanted to heat things up. Either way, this is a strange thing to find in a home’s heating vent. Every job has its quirks, but sometimes there’s nothing quirkier than the life of a home inspector. You...