Many sellers might not realize that they have the option to get a pre-listing home inspection - a home inspection that they pay for themselves before ever putting their house on the market.

In general, the home buyer adds the completion of a successful home inspection a...

In the United States, there are around 15,500 house fires, 10 injuries, and 10 deaths per year caused by clothes dryer fires according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additionally, due to improper dryer vent setup, many people are also subject to carbon...

Pre-March Home Maintenance Tips

Monthly and seasonal maintenance not only helps to keep your home running smoothly they also help to protect your investments and avoid costly repairs. Below, you will find several tips and reminders of household maintenance you can do ea...

When the weather is very cold outside, let the cold water drip from the faucet served by exposed pipes. Running water through the pipe - even at a trickle - helps prevent pipes from freezing. Keep the thermostat set to the same temperature both during the day and at ni...

During winter, the furnace is one of the most important components in your home. Because of you want to keep your family warm, it is important the furnace runs properly. A properly maintained system will deliver maximum heat output to the home without wasted energy or...

Having your home remodeled by a handyman is never a good idea. During my Home Inspections, we run into the contractor, that lacks experience, and installs electrical wiring incorrectly, almost daily. During the home inspection process we find undersized wires, that wil...

We all know a natural gas leak reeks of rotten eggs. But what does an excess of carbon monoxide smell like? Absolutely nothing.

“Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless—but toxic and potentially deadly—gas emitted by common household appliances,” says Tom Russo, presid...

Keep Your Air Clean and Healthy

One common household maintenance item that is often overlooked is the air filter for the heating/AC system.Dirty air filter We find this all the time on home inspections. Some homeowners don’t know where the filter is, and others have no...

Homebuyers often dread the home inspection, because finding out what's wrong with the home of your dreams can make purchasing that home a bit daunting. If your home-to-be has just been the subject of an inspection with scary results, the following tips will help you un...

Thanksgiving prep in many households can seem like trying to set up a well-oiled machine with everything thought through to the very minute. There are Itemized lists of ingredients and essentials, scheduled trips to the grocery store for supplies and perfectly choreogr...