​Many buyers turn to foreclosures as a way of purchasing a property at a very low cost.  With so many of them available, it might seem like great idea.  While buying a foreclosure can work out in your favor, there are some things to think about.  For example, if you...

​Performing regular maintenance on your home is one of the best ways to avoid major issues later.  Some jobs may seem rather insignificant, but if left unchecked, could end up creating a big problem.  Take the bathroom for example, while most bathrooms are fitted with...

​Searching out alternate energy sources is something many people investigate, particularly if they are building their own home.  If you are in this position, it’s important to study every aspect of it, for example, how expensive will it be to install?  Will I save a...

​Buying a home is a huge decision to make, there are many things to think about and you will, no doubt, experience a mixture of emotions.  With this in mind, its important to make sure you have the right people working for you, people that you can feel confident in,...

​We get to see all kinds of exterior cladding as home inspectors and one very popular choice is vinyl siding.  So, what makes it so popular? And are there any disadvantages to using it that we need to be aware of? The reason that vinyl siding is a good choice is that,...

​This is a question that home inspectors can hear a lot.  If you are buying a brand-new home, you might be wondering the same thing, after all, the home has just been built and has never been lived in so what’s the point of having it inspected? The reasons for doing...

​We are given many reminders on how important it is to frequently test the batteries in your smoke detector but, what else should we know about these life saving devices?  For example, how many should there be in a home? And what is the best position to place...

​If you have your home on the market, you will know how much work this entails, but, you also know, that it will be worth it in order to get the best price for your home.  You will, no doubt, then want the home inspection to go as smoothly and efficiently as...

​Most households have to cope with unwanted pests in their homes which means they need to find an easy way of getting rid of them.  There are a lot of different types of pest repellent available nowadays, so, which kind will be right for you? Perhaps you’ve considered...

​Selling your home is a big step and can also be a very stressful one.  You will want to do everything you can to get your home in shape so that you can achieve the best price for it.  As you will be very well aware, a potential buyer will have a home inspection...