Winter Home Hangover: A Guide to Spring Detox

Freezing temperatures, howling winds, and ice dams the size of Samurai swords… Spring is finally here! The birds are singing, daffodils are pushing through the soil, and your house is groaning like it just woke up from a three-month bender. Truth is, winter is...

More Than Meets the Eye: What Your Home Inspection Really Tells You (A Psychic’s Perspective)

My fictitious colleague, psychic home inspector Alistair Hearthstone, blends expertise & “second sight.”Photo by Nick Fewings on Unsplash In this month’s post, I’d like to introduce you to my fictitious colleague, the psychic home inspector Alistair...

Six Shades of “Uh Oh”: Common Home Inspection Issues (Don’t Panic!)

“Hey, buddy, your dream house has secrets!” So, you’ve put an offer on a home, it’s been accepted, and you’re practically measuring for curtains. Then comes the home inspection – the moment that taps you on the shoulder and whispers,...

Open for business

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...

How to prepare for weather disasters

We can take proactive steps to prepare for weather disasters.Photo by Wes Warren on Unsplash A special message from Peter Young Asheville Home Inspector Peter Young Recently, Western North Carolina was struck by a weather disaster of historic proportions. Much of...

Fall projects prepare your home for winter

The season is changing. Cool, crisp mornings are already here, yet we’re still weeks away from the official start of autumn. This is a reminder to get your fall chores done before Old Man Winter comes for his annual visit.  Start with your outdoor tasks,...