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...

Take Off the Rose-Colored Glasses: 6 Inspection Red Flags You Should Not Ignore

Sellers are staging their houses like dating apps, showing you their best angles! Let’s be honest: walking into an open house is a form of psychological warfare. You are greeted by a tray of cookies, a $400 Nest candle that smells like Financial Stability, and a...

Dungeon Down Under: A Wet Crawlspace Can Be Your Home’s Worst Nightmare

Ignoring your crawlspace is like ignoring a cavity. It doesn’t get better on its own. As a home inspector, I’ve been places you couldn’t pay me enough to go if it wasn’t literally my job. I’ve shimmied into attics hotter than the surface of the sun and squeezed behind...

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...

Out, Out, Damp Spot: A Short Guide to Waterproofing a Basement From the Inside

Can you seal basement leaks from the inside? The short answer is YES!Photo by Lowe’s Basements have a sketchy reputation. Things lurk down there: forgotten holiday decorations, that treadmill you swore you’d use, and (unfortunately) that dreaded musty smell that...

Is your home on shaky ground? The silent language of foundation problems

The specter of foundation problems can be terrifying, spawning money nightmares! Photo by Marcu Ioachim on Unsplash Your home is likely your biggest investment, and its stability literally rests on its foundation. While often out of sight, your foundation supports the...