Sometimes in life, ignorance truly is bliss. For example, did you know that a chocolate product in the United States on average has 60 or more insect fragments per 100 grams? There is also an average of one rodent hair per 100 grams of chocolate. These...
Nine Steps to Follow Before the Experts Arrive Whether you are a prospective home buyer or seller, obtaining a home inspection should be one of the first steps you take when considering a real estate transaction. As a seller, you gain a true understanding of the current...
6 Steps to Keep Your House Safe and Sealed Snow, wind, ice, rain. Winter’s best friends are these extreme weather conditions. We can all recall a particularly cold and blustery day where we decide to stay cooped up inside our warm and comfortable home, instead of venturing...
Before you close the deal on your home purchase you will want to acquire an inspection report that takes into account the windows of the home. Replacing windows in a home can cost thousands of dollars. If you only need to replace a single pane,...
Winter isn't coming - it's already here. And now is the time to conduct a thorough inspection of your home to prepare it for the cold months. Even if you live in an area with mild winters, being proactive can protect your house from any problems that...
When selling a property, people often ask their home inspector if a recommended repair is 'grandfathered' because it has always been that way since they bought the home. The definition of a grandfather clause from a legal perspective is when a component or system is installed...
There are different types of cladding or covering for the exterior of homes that give them their particular style and appeal. Different cladding types have their own particular pros and cons, as well as maintenance issues. Homeowners, builders, and renovators often choose vinyl siding as a...
A common safety issue that home inspectors find is non-functioning smoke alarms. Usually the cause of this is dead batteries, but also sometimes broken or disconnected smoke alarms. It is imperative that all homeowners replace the batteries in their smoke alarms once a year, or whenever a...
Water and drainage issues can be caused by a number of factors. The best time to learn how your home and surrounding property drains is when it’s raining. Watch where the water goes and where it collects, and you may be able to see where...
Water damage is one of the most common and costly repairs for homeowners to deal with, leading to increased maintenance costs, decreased property value, and a decline in indoor air quality. It can strike indoors as well as outdoors, and the longer you leave it the more...