After you have had a home inspection and you have moved into your new home, what next? The video below shows you a few steps you can take as a new home owner.

So many things in our home nowadays are electric, from kitchen appliances to iPads and phones, everything requires an electrical outlet. In many older homes, there are simply not enough outlets, so a power strip seems the obvious choice to keep up with the demand, but...

When buying a home, it is important to make sure that a radon test has been performed. A certified home inspector usually does this as part of the seller’s home inspection. You might ask yourself, though, what exactly is Radon? How dangerous is it? How common is it?...

Buying a home can sometimes feel rather overwhelming.  Once you have finally found your home, you then need to deal with all those extra fees you incur, which are referred to as closing costs.  These costs can really add up, so here are just a few things you can...

If you are thinking of buying an older home, you might want to consider that it could possibly be wired with aluminum wiring. Is this something you should be concerned about? Here are a few factors to consider:​ Aluminum has been shown to have certain weaknesses which...

In the Summer and winter months, one area of our home under constant use is the HVAC system. Since the air we breathe is so important it would be good to take a moment and think about the installation of the ducts in our home. One detail of their installation to be...

We know what a huge commitment buying a home can be, so making sure it’s a good investment is vital. But, how can you make sure you’re buying a home that is a sound investment? This is where the buyers home inspection comes in. A home inspection is a comprehensive...

As our aging loved ones get older they need extra care but do not necessarily want the upheaval of moving from their residence.  This is described as ‘aging in place’. This term refers to the desire of aging ones and their families...

Green lumber, which is a term also referred to as wet lumber, is wood that has a higher moisture content, and is used in construction. When a tree has been freshly cut, it tends to hold a lot of water in its cells. A term used for the water that has collected in these...

If your home is situated in a flat area or even in a low spot, and you regularly experience heavy rains, you probably have a sump pump in your basement. A sump pump has the purpose of pumping out water that either seeps up from below when the water level rises or that...