Home inspection Tips
Because Mom is always right, this Mother’s Day we’re paying homage to mothers and grandmothers everywhere by acknowledging their sage advice. If more people were heeding their mother’s advice, inspectors wouldn’t see some of the head-scratchers they find in peoples’ homes. Here are some examples: Mom Tip #1: Always Read the Instructions Now, if you…
Sometimes you walk into a house and the home inspection problems announce themselves right away: the smell of gas in the air, a trail of termites along the ceiling, or the way the living room leans to the left. On other occasions, you have to work for it a little. Do you automatically notice that…
Many home inspectors use thermal imaging cameras, or infrared cameras, during a home inspection to reveal problems not visible to the naked eye. It’s an invaluable tool to homeowners to get an in depth look at a property — a glimpse behind the walls. Thermal imaging can detect things like water leaks, missing insulation, HVAC…
If you have storage space in your attic, it can tend to become a catch-all for anything you don’t know what to do with — sort of like a giant junk drawer above your house. Even if you don’t have storage space up there, the attic is an area of the house we don’t really…
How good is your home maintenance knowledge? It’s time to find out with another round of, “What’s Wrong With This Picture,” the Upon Closer Inspection edition. So put your inspector’s hat on, and see if you can figure out the problem in the images before reading below. What Is This and Why Is It Wrong?…
