After over 30 years of renovating, building and inspecting houses one of the biggest and most costly mistakes I have seen home owners do is start spending money on renovations without having a clear end result in mind. During my home inspections I see many houses that would be better off if the client just bulldozed the home…
The quality of the home inspection you are paying for is not solely dependent on the competence of the home inspector you hire. Sometimes you also need to share the responsibility of making sure that you can get the most out of the inspection. The last thing you want to do is to be passive in the process…
The need to hire a home inspector cannot be stressed out more. Owning a home is not just enjoying it from the first day you started living in it until your last hours on Earth. It is also making sure that the house is structurally sound and will be there to shelter you and your family for decades…
The economy might be looking more optimistic these days but life-wrecking debt is still an issue for many American families. This is why selling your house can be an attractive option for many who would want to lessen their financial worries. Selling your home can free you from mortgage and then maybe have some extra to settle other…
Buying a home may be the single most expensive thing that you’ll have to do in life. That’s why the value of your home must never go down as a way of taking care of that investment. This can be quite hard to do because the house tends to deteriorate over time. However, there are certain steps that…
A home inspection is always a critical part of the decision making process when you are looking to buy a home. It aims to help you spot the strengths, but mostly the flaws of the house, so you can better decide whether to negotiate and buy it or to walk away. Red Flags These are the…
The maintenance of every one’s home might be a bit costly and a little hassle, but we need to fix every damage of our home so that it will last even more. The usual problem being encountered by most homes are holes, cracks and leaks. In order to get rid of these problems, you could use seam sealants…
There are significant benefits if you will have your home texture coated. First, a texture coated home can act like a shield from the weather elements like sun, heat, mildew and rain; hence, it will help extend the life of your home’s exterior. Second, a texture coated home will help to keep your external temperature lower making your…
Among the most common problems encountered in every home are the issues about their garage. Garages are often susceptible areas for safety and fire concerns. Flammable materials could increase the risks of your garage to be burned such as camping fuels, paint thinners, motor oils and such. Home inspectors could usually spot these problems. However, for safety reminders,…
One of the dangerous hazards that could be found inside your home is formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a chemical that is colorless and pungent smelling. It is widely used in several industries in order to build materials and household products. What Products Contain Formaldehyde Here are some of the usual household products that contain formaldehyde: • Tobacco – When…
