Could You Be Ready at A Moment’s Notice?
In our previous blog, we discussed ways to maintain our homes to lessen the impact of a natural disaster. We are going to continue the theme again with a discussion about how to get yourself ready for this type of disaster. As we know, some disasters give us little...
Minimizing The Impact of a Natural Disaster
Every year we see natural disasters having a huge impact on people and homes – this may lead us to ask ourselves how prepared am I if a natural disaster were to occur where I live. In this blog, we are going to focus on how to minimize the impact a natural disaster...
Will You Need a Pre-listing Inspection In 2023?
It is just a few more days till a brand-new year. Are you planning some big changes in 2023? Maybe your plans include moving to a new house. If so, will you be putting your current home up for sale? We know how stressful selling a home can be and requires a lot of...
Bed Bugs – Unwanted Travelers
Many people wonder how bed bugs find their way into a home, so in this blog, we are going to discuss the topic a little further. Before we address the question of how bed bugs end up in a house, it is helpful to know a little more about them, such as what they look...
Is Your House Vulnerable to Wood Decay?
Wood decay, also known as wood rot, is a wood-damaging type of fungus that, if left untreated, can do some serious damage to your home. Some areas of a property are more vulnerable to wood decay than others. But if you are not familiar with this type of fungus, how do...
What Does Your Gutter System Look Like?
The home's gutter system plays an important role in the proper functioning of the house. If you think about the fact that even a few inches of rainfall on a roof will produce thousands of gallons of water runoff, its easy to see why home inspectors emphasize the need...
Helping Us with Your Inspection
It is only natural to want the best, most thorough home inspection service available. But, did you know that, very often, a home inspector cannot be as thorough as they would like to be? Why not? Here are some reasons why: Obstructions. For a home inspection to be a...
Have You Insured Them?
A very large percentage of people in the US live in rented homes. While most homeowners have a homeowners insurance policy to protect their property, what should those who rent their homes do to protect their belongings? One of the best ways of protecting the contents...
Cockroaches – How to Prevent Them
Cockroaches are very resilient little creatures and seem to multiply rapidly. They are also known disease spreaders. It's understandable then, to be horrified if you find them in your home. So, let's discuss some ways to prevent cockroaches from settling into your...
The Basics of Mold
We all know that mold is not something you want to discover in your home as it is harmful to our health and well-being. But why does mold grow in the first place? Let’s look at this subject a little more by considering the basics of mold. Mold is vital to nature as it...