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15 Must-Have Tools for any Homeowner
1. Toolbox (duh..) It all starts with a toolbox to put all your nails, screws, screwdrivers, bits, and measuring tape in! A tool box is a great investment to keep all your small tools together, and organized! 2. Drill and Drill Bits With this tool you should...
Can a Home Inspection Improve the Price of my “Fixer Upper”?
The answer is yes. A home inspection will identify what needs to be repaired, what could be repaired, and what does not need attention. If a seller decides to repair everything on their own before selling then they can raise the price of their home to accommodate for...
Home Inspection Tips for Buyers and Sellers
As a homeowner, we are often used to seeing every inch in our own home. But when selling a house it often becomes hard to see what could be wrong when our homes are perfect in our own eyes. Most buyers like to have a third-party professional inspector come in and...
Home Inspection Focus: Lead-based Paints
Lead based paint was very common in houses that were built prior to the 1960s. Both interior and exterior paints produced between 1960-1990 may also contain lower levels of lead as well. All paints manufactured after 1992 should be virtually clear of lead but should...
Home Inspection Focus: Basements
Basements can serve many different purposes depending on the occupants, the location of the home, etc. There are typically little to no issues with basements in the short term, but over time they may begin to weather and result in a multitude of issues if not...
Home Inspection Focus: Crawlspaces
Most homes and buildings are fabricated over a foundation that has a crawlspace. Just like anything else, having a strong and robust foundation is critical to the integrity of the rest of the home. The crawlspace of a home can say a lot about it’s overall integrity...
What Does Termite Infestation Look Like?
Termites are insects that can cause way more damage than people give them credit for. Termite damage can cost you your entire home if you continually postpone that call for a proper termite inspection. Due to the amount of damage termites can cause, it is critical...
The Dangers of Radon and How to Test Your Home for it
Everything that our planet is composed of is made out of atoms, and hence, our planet is radioactive. Atoms such as Uranium often cause radiation as they decay. During the decay process, Uranium releases an odorless and colorless gas known as radon. So, if radon is...
What Does A Home Inspector Look For?
Are you planning to buy or sell a new home, or even build a new home by yourself? If your answer is yes, then you must consider hiring a professional home inspector for the proper inspection of your selected home. Nearly every home buyer hires a professional home...
Warning Signs That You Need a Home Mold Inspection
Are you suspicious about the presence of mold in your home but looking for ways to detect it properly? Are you looking for signs that you need a home mold inspection? If so, this article is going to help you a lot in this regard. In this article, you will learn about...