Common home problems: Can I fix that myself?

by | May 30, 2021 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks

Home ownership is a joy, but there are times when nagging problems arise.Photo by Francesca Tosolini on Unsplash Can I fix that myself? Ah, the joys of home ownership. Sitting on the deck, sipping sweet tea, watching a solitary hawk circling over the distant hills....

Serious home inspection issues could impact closings

by | Mar 28, 2021 | Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville mold control, Asheville mold damage, Asheville pest inspection, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville roof repair, Asheville sellers' market, Asheville termites, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Protection from water damage, Termites in Asheville

In the current hot market, sellers may be less willing to negotiate who pays for fixes Everyone knows that you need to get a thorough, professional home inspection before purchasing a home. Sometimes it’s all smooth sailing, but there are times when inspectors zero in...

What’s in a home inspection? Part 2

by | Dec 29, 2020 | Asheville attic insulation, Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville mold damage, Asheville pest inspection, Asheville real estate, Asheville roof inspection, Asheville water damage, Buying a home in Asheville, Electrical Safety, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Mold control, Protection from water damage, Roof inspection Asheville

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...

Affordable holiday home “spruce-ups”

by | Nov 5, 2020 | Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville

Gather some inexpensive elements, throw in a generous dose of creative flair, and your window frame transforms to an eye-catching holiday focal point for your home. Photo by Ellie Lord on Unsplash Wow! 2020 is almost gone. Some will be glad of its departure, ready to...

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

by | Oct 3, 2020 | Asheville attic insulation, Asheville Basement Inspection, Asheville Basement Inspector, Asheville Basements, Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville real estate, Basement Safety, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Save energy Asheville, Selling your home Asheville

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...

Your Asheville home’s market value can increase with targeted improvements

by | Aug 26, 2020 | Asheville Do It Yourself, Asheville home improvement, Asheville Home Inspections, Asheville Home Inspector, Asheville home value, Asheville homeowner tasks, Asheville real estate, Buying a home, Buying a home in Asheville, Home improvement Asheville, Home Inspector Asheville, Homeowner tasks, Selling your home Asheville

A beautiful kitchen adds value to your home.Photo by JOSBRA Design on Unsplash Familiarity breeds… obliviousness. You’ve been living in your home long enough that you don’t really see it objectively. Those old Formica countertops in...