An under-home crawlspace provides the ideal environment for many hazards. If we consider the kinds of conditions that are generally found down there, damp, dark, and largely undisturbed, it’s easy to see the need for caution. In fact, as home inspectors, this is one...

Having a blank wall can make a room feel very empty and unfinished, but even in this case, you don’t want to overfill the wall with pictures, shelves, and mirrors. What you really need is to put something in that space that fits in with the room and it’s colors. So...

Have you ever wanted to take advantage of the sun for your electricity? Maybe you have seen more and more homes in the neighborhood installing solar panels and considered how you could save money on your electricity if you did the same? If so, there are definitely...

When you were growing up, your parents were the ones that kept you safe from harm. As they get older though, it could end up that the roles are reversed. Many have chosen to take care of their aging parents in their own home, some because of wanting to have more time...

How much do you think a new roof for your home would cost? If you have been through the experience, you probably shudder at the thought. For your average size home, the cost can range between 8,000 and 21,000 depending on what type of roofing material you choose, so...

One thing that has been an issue for many homeowners during the COVID-19 crisis is what gets flushed down the toilet in their homes. With toilet paper shortages around the nation, some have chosen to use all types of unconventional items for the bathroom. There have...

As seasons change, so does the way your home is used. This is fairly obvious when it comes to the more extreme temperature changes in the year, but it's also true when it comes to the more gradual effects of seasonal changes. For example, think about some of the ways...

One of the most important elements of your home is the air conditioning system. This is especially true in the middle of a summer heatwave! There are few more uncomfortable things than having a broken air conditioner on the hottest day of the year. To avoid that sad...

In our next post in a two-part series about water heaters, we'd like to shift your attention to the potential for adopting a more modern water heating system - tankless water heating. Tankless water heaters have become more popular in recent years since many people...

Many homeowners rarely give their water heater a second thought until something goes wrong with it. Most water heaters are tucked away in a basement or closet, simply chugging along and doing their work without notice. However, we want to focus your attention on your...