Be sure you and your guests are safe to keep the holidays joyous

Stay safe and build lifelong memories this holiday season.Photo by S&B Vonlanthen on Unsplash Ah, the holidays. Time to unwind and create lifetime memories with family and friends. Holidays are also times when people let their guard down and become prone to...

Saving money on your home power bills is a lot easier than you’d think

Power bills are expensive and don’t look poised to get lower anytime soon.Photo by Will on Unsplash Can’t you just hear that old reminder from Mom or Dad? “Turn out the lights! We don’t work for the electric company.” Did you read that in your mother’s voice?...

These common home inspection issues can’t elude an inspector’s eye

Your home inspector’s trained eye will catch things the rest of us miss. Have you ever experienced being so familiar with something that you start to overlook it? That happens to a lot of homeowners. They overlook things that should not be neglected. This can be...

Common home problems: Can I fix that myself?

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....

Do you need a home inspection with new construction?

Don’t assume that new construction doesn’t need to be inspected. “Do I need a home inspection on new construction?” This is a question that home inspectors often hear. When considering whether to shell out the expense of hiring an inspector for new...

Serious home inspection issues could impact closings

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...