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...

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...