With most real estate transactions, once the house is under contract, the buyers will order a home inspection. The inspector will look for safety issues or defects in the home that need to be repaired before the sale is finalized. Order a pre-listing home inspection...
Certain parts of the home are often ignored by homeowners. As long as things seem to work normally, they assume there is not a problem. Even when they do see signs of an issue, they don’t think it is serious. One of those problem areas can be the sewer lines....
If you have a fireplace in your home, follow these steps to prepare your fireplace for use before building your first fire of the season. Have the Chimney Swept The first step to take to prepare your fireplace for use is to call a chimney sweep for a cleaning....
How Is Thermal Imaging in Home Inspections Helpful? You may have heard about how thermal imaging is used by firefighters and law enforcement, but do you know how it is used in real estate? Some home inspectors are using an infrared camera to provide a more thorough...
It’s easy to take the plumbing system in your house for granted until something goes wrong. Pipes, valves, and drains can develop issues over the years. Learn how to identify plumbing problems at home before they become catastrophes. Yellow or Brown Patches on...
Today, builders design well-insulated, energy-efficient homes. This helps property owners with lower energy bills, yet it does have a downside. Maintaining fresh air is sometimes challenging in tightly insulated buildings. Clean, pollutant-free air is especially...
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