Is 2019 the year you’ve decided to fix up your home?  Maybe you live in an older home and are going to start some restoration projects.  If done well, an older home can look not only beautiful and full of character but also enjoy the conveniences of modern...

Will you be putting your home on the market in the new year?  If you are looking to sell your home, you will, no doubt, want the process to be hassle free and be able to get the best price.  This is where a pre-listing inspection is so...

Unwanted pests are a common thing that many people have to deal with and, although there are some very effective ways to get rid of pests, a lot of people would rather choose a more humane method.  One such method is the use of ultrasonic pest...

While there are numerous kinds of siding to choose from these days, wooden siding still remains very popular and is found on many homes throughout the States.  It’s a good idea, then, to know a little more about some of the more common kinds of...

At times, damage can occur during a home inspection.  While this is not something any home inspector wants to happen, the question arises: is it always the home inspectors’ fault? Are they responsible for the damage?  Let’s think about the...

If you live in an older home, 40 years old or more, then you may be worried about lead or lead based materials being an issue.  We have found out more regarding the dangers of lead in recent years, with those most at risk being unborn babies,...

Were you aware that on average approximately 3,000 people perish every year in the States from house fire related causes.  Many of these fatalities could have been avoided if there had been enough smoke detectors in the home or if the ones they...

Over the years, more and more people have started looking for alternative energy sources, especially if they are going to build their own home.  If this is something you are thinking about, no doubt, you are doing a lot of research into what...

Have you just closed on your new home?  You will surely be looking forward to moving in, unpacking and settling into your new surroundings.  While the whole process of moving to a new house can be extremely stressful and you will not want to...

The last couple of years have seen huge and devastating wildfires.  While it is not always in our control to prevent a wildfire from starting, there are things that we can do on our own properties to help stop them spreading. One way of doing...