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...

Why is radon testing so important before you buy and house and before you sell your house? Well, to answer that, we need to know what radon is and what effect it can you and your family. These things will be discussed in the topic for today. So radon is actually a...

One of the worst gifts you can buy for your anniversary is a vacuum cleaner. Its just a bad move… unless it’s a central vacuum system. Although not common in the US, they are becoming more popular. These systems are becoming more affordable while average house sizes...

Have you ever considered how many interior doors you have in your home? Most homes have many more interior doors than exterior, and they are not cheap, especially if you include installation in the price. While you might think that installing a door is a simple...

Are you buying a home that has had a previous fire? This may have been disclosed by the seller or may have been found after a home inspection. Either way, buying a home that has had a fire in the past does not mean there is a huge problem with it now. It also does not...

Unless a home buyer is an experienced builder they can hardly be expected to know all the requirements and standards that a property should meet. That is why we as home inspectors are here. However, it’s good to be aware of certain standards when looking for a home so...

Entertaining on a deck is awesome… until someone trips and falls off. We’ve all been there, there’s no shame in it, except for the fact that it didn’t have to happen. Most decks (anything bigger than twenty square feet) today require an outdoor receptacle by code, and...

You fancy… but if you real fancy, think about stone for you next flooring project. Unlike some natural products like wood flooring, real stone is hard to imitate. It’s as durable as it is unique. Stone flooring will definitely up your game. However, stone can be...

There are few things as enchanting, inviting, and comforting as a fire. Today, we tend to use fires and fireplaces more for entertainment than out of necessity. Although they can warm our home, most of us have other means to do so. But sitting by the fire warms us and...

Growing up in the city, you might see some amazing sunsets. The colors, purple and orange look amazing. But we know now that those beautiful colors come from the pollution in the air. Maybe as a kid, you were encouraged to stay inside. But is inside really the safest...